Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Freekeh Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup cracked freekeh, rinsed
- • 1.5 litres chicken stock
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 2 carrots, diced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- • 1 lemon, juiced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the onion and carrots in the olive oil until soft.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the cumin and cinnamon and fry briefly.
3
Phase 3
Add the freekeh and stock and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
4
Phase 4
Season with the lemon juice and salt.
5
Phase 5
Ladle into bowls, scatter with parsley, and serve hot.