FREEKEH SOUP FOR TWO

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Freekeh is an ancient grain that is packed with nutrients and has a slightly nutty flavor. This will serve 2 as a main or 4 as a appetizer.

Provided by Bren

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     100+ Cooking for Two Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
½ cup freekeh [frikeh, fireek, farik]
1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large bay leaf
3 cups Chicken Stock-Dry-Prepared EFC

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in freekeh and toast for 3 minutes. Add carrot, celery leaves, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until freekeh is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Allow soup to rest for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1642.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Kenny Lawal
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Niyamatullah Yusuf Bosman
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


jassem tarek
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This soup is so delicious and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again!


Lea Oktober
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Juliana Nikoi
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Faizjan Wazir
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I love the vibrant colors of this soup. It's so inviting.


maryan hussein
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Pamela obialor
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!


Tipu Gamer
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Matthew Nicholson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Saqib Malang
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rajendra pranami
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Dakshuman Tamang
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


ITS Zaib
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Usman Dhuddi
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I'm not a huge fan of freekeh, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!


S Henderson
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This is the best freekeh soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Cassidy Teodoro- Neville
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Black Yt
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Noona
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Lily Skef
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This freekeh soup is a true delight! The combination of flavors and textures is simply exquisite. I especially love the nutty flavor of the freekeh and the vibrant colors of the vegetables.