[EN] Tunisian barley soup "easy recipe

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a similar texture with more protein.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and suitable for vegetarians.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne adds heat without extra cost.

Heat olive oil in a pot until hot.

Add barley and sauté it in the oil.

Pour in half the quantity of water needed and let it boil for 30 to 45 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms.

Add cubes of beef, onion, and garlic to the pot.

Stir in tomato paste and mix until melted in the hot water.

Add all spices and stir to combine.

After 15 minutes of boiling, add more boiling water as needed.

Add celery to the pot and cover to cook for about 30 more minutes.

After 45 minutes, remove the pot from heat and add finely chopped parsley.

Stir and let the soup sit for 15 minutes to develop final flavors.

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