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

Muhammad Askari
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This soup is a waste of time and money. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Bobi Gil
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This soup is not worth the effort. It's bland and the freekeh is not cooked properly.


Elza Cakaj
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I found this soup to be too thick. I would recommend adding more liquid or reducing the amount of freekeh.


a-engr Salman
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Xytlish Larka
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I'm not a fan of freekeh, but I really enjoyed this soup. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Karan Bhandari
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the freekeh and the vegetables, and they even asked for seconds.


Maningi Khomo
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's low in calories and fat, and it's packed with nutrients.


Mazzi Joaniter
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the freekeh makes it really filling.


Mxolisi Nani
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. The freekeh is a great source of protein and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.


Muhammad Shahzaib Shahzaib
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and celery that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution.


Phoebe Appiah
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I added a bit of extra spice to the soup and it was delicious. I also used a mix of different vegetables, which made it even more colorful.


Giedrius Z
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the freekeh added a nice chewy texture.


Nabwara Faridah
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen vegetables, which makes it a great option for a weeknight meal.


Lais Saningo
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I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one changed my mind. The freekeh added a wonderful nutty flavor and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Jaan Jano
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This freekeh soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was incredibly satisfying.