Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Freekeh Soup Tagine / Stew
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
- • 400g chicken, cut into pieces
- • 1 cup cracked freekeh, rinsed
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1.5L chicken stock
- • 1 bunch coriander, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and brown the chicken pieces over medium-high heat.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion, cumin, and cinnamon and fry until the onion is soft.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the freekeh and simmer for 25 minutes, until the wheat is tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
5
Phase 5
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to concentrate the flavours, then season with salt and pepper.
6
Phase 6
Stir in the coriander and serve hot.