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Lablabi
Easy 30 min~244 kcal 6/10
Chicken Freekeh Soup
A smoky Levantine soup of green roasted wheat simmered with chicken, chickpeas, cumin, and broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep15 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Freekeh wheat
- 450 g Chicken breast
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 1 Onion
- 1 Carrot
- 2 clove Garlic
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cumin
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the freekeh wheat with plenty of water and drain.
- 2
Soften the onion, carrot, and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the freekeh, chicken breast, chicken stock, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Cook the soup over low heat for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 5
Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- 6
Add the chickpeas and boil for 10 more minutes.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Letting the washed freekeh drain briefly keeps the soup from becoming overly starchy and cloudy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot, with a lemon wedge on the side if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
22
g protein
34
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 46%Fat 24%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Freekeh Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chicken Freekeh Soup take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Chicken Freekeh Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Freekeh Soup have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 34g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Chicken Freekeh Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Freekeh Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Freekeh Soup need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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