Recipe for Soup Kharcho with Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a lighter option, while canned are often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while barley is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add rice and spices, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Incorporate chopped walnuts and bay leaves, simmer for another 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and cilantro just before serving.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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