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Medium 1 hr 20 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Chorba Beida
An Algerian white chicken soup with chickpeas, vermicelli, cinnamon, parsley, lemon, and an egg liaison.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~340 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 50 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 600 gr Chicken thigh meat
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1 adet Onion
- 35 gr Butter
- 0.6 su bardağı(~120 ml) Vermicelli
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
For the spice mix
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For the egg-lemon sauce
- 1 adet Egg yolk
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
For serving
- 0.4 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and cut the chicken thigh meat into large pieces.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pot and soften the onion for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the chicken, cinnamon stick, black pepper, salt, and water, and cook for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 4
Remove and shred the chicken, then add the cooked chickpeas and vermicelli to the soup.
- 5
Boil for 7 minutes, until the vermicelli softens.
7 min07:00 - 6
Whisk the egg yolk with the lemon juice, warm it with a ladle of hot soup, and drizzle it thinly back into the pot.
- 7
Return the shredded chicken, stir over low heat for 3 minutes, and serve with parsley.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Temper the egg and lemon liaison with hot soup first; pouring it straight into the pot creates fine curds.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chorba beida hot in bowls with optional lemon wedges and finely chopped parsley, like an iftar starter.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
26
g protein
34
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 39%Fat 31%
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
- Egg
- Milk
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 Chorba Beida make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Chorba Beida take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Chorba Beida difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Chorba Beida have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 26g, carbs: 34g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Chorba Beida contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chorba Beida belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Chorba Beida need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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