Chorba Beida - Algerian chicken chorba / Soup sniper EP. 15

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Tofu provides protein while reducing fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor with health benefits.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa adds protein and fiber.

Heat olive oil in a pot and fry chicken drumsticks until golden brown on both sides, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Add butter to the pot and toss in chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; fry while mixing for a few minutes.

Season with salt, ground pepper, and cinnamon; mix well and return the chicken drumsticks to the pot.

Cover everything with water and simmer for around 45 minutes.

Add chickpeas and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix egg yolk and lemon juice; add a few tablespoons of soup to this mixture and stir until fully mixed.

Steadily stir the egg yolk mixture into the soup while mixing.

Add chopped parsley and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Remove chicken from the pot, flake the meat, and return it to the pot.

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