Qatari Ramadan Soup شوربة رمضان القطريه

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers leaner meat, while thighs are more economical.

wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while rice is often more affordable.

Soak wheat in water overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, cardamom, and black pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in broth and water, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.

Add soaked wheat, stirring to combine, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt to taste.

Garnish with parsley and serve hot with chickpeas.

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