Umm Ali Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Umm Ali Shorba / Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

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
  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 carrots, diced
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the cumin and fry for 1 minute.

3
Phase 3

Add the freekeh and stock and simmer for 30 minutes until the grain is tender.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the coriander and serve hot.