Freekeh Soup For Two

Name: Freekeh Soup For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped; 0.5 cup freekeh [frikeh, fireek, farik]; 1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large bay leaf; 3 cups Chicken Stock-Dry-Prepared EFC

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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.

Recipe by Bren

Published on October 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

311	Calories
13g	Fat
44g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 1643mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 213mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.