How To Make Harees Soup | Harees Soup Recipe | Shorba Harees

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while rice is often cheaper.

Soak the harees (whole wheat grains) in hot water for 2 to 4 hours or overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Add chicken breast pieces and cook until browned.

Stir in ground black pepper, cumin powder, paprika powder, and turmeric powder, cooking for a few minutes until fragrant.

Pour in broth and water, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender.

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

Add soaked harees, stirring to combine, and simmer for an additional time until cooked through.

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

Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

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