Tharida (also referred to as tharidat Ghassan) is a soup in Arab cuisine prepared with broth, stewed meat and bread crumbs that are crumbled using one's fingers; the bread crumbs serve to thicken the soup.[1] [2] It was sometimes prepared using brains for the meat. Additional ingredients that can be used include beans, crushed or pounded walnuts, yogurt, mint and spices. It may have a milky appearance.[3] Hundreds of variations and recipes exist for the dish.
Tharida served as a symbol of Arab identity during the "early years of Islam". Muhammad said that tharida surpasses other dishes as Aisha, his favorite wife, "surpasses other women".