Marak Off Temani Yemenite Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Parsley is a lower-cost herb with a similar flavor.

Start by adding olive oil into a large pot.

Add chopped onions and leeks into the pot and sauté until they start to soften.

Add chopped carrots and celery to the pot.

Add whole chicken into the pot, turning it to brown slightly.

Add unpeeled potatoes, chopped into large pieces, into the pot.

Add garlic paste into the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover all the ingredients in the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot with a lid.

Once boiling, add two chicken stock cubes and kosher salt to taste.

Stir the mixture and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, remove the whole chicken from the pot and let it cool down.

Shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and fat, and return the meat to the pot.

Let the soup cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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