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Freekeh Soup
Freekeh Soup - a delicious, healthy and hearty Middle Eastern soup!
Course
Main
Cuisine
Middle-Eastern
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
Servings
4
Author
Sawsan from Chef in Disguise
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
olive oil
1
onion finely chopped
2
chicken breasts cut into cubes
optional
1
cup
fine freekeh
4
cups
chicken stock
vegetable stock or water
1
teaspoon
all spice
1/2
teaspoon
cardamom
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a pot add the olive oil and onions
Saute the onions over medium low heat until they are transluscent
Add the chicken breast cubes (if using) and cook until slightly golden brown and cooked through (5- 7 minutes)
Add the Freekeh and stir for 5 minutes to toast the freekeh slightly
Add the all spice, cardamom and salt
Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes
Taste and adjust the salt if needed.