Freekeh Soup Recipe
This authentic Lebanese Vegan freekeh soup has only four ingredients and will surely please any crowd. It is the perfect Middle Eastern soup recipe to add to your meal and one of Ramadan's special soup recipes.
Equipment
- Pan
- hand mixer or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole freekeh uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ red onion chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepping the freekeh:
- Sift through the freekeh and remove any small stones or debris.
- Rinse it with cold water a couple of times till the water run clear.
- Soak the freekeh in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain, and now it's ready for cooking.
Making the soup:
- Heat a pan on stove and add the olive oil.
- Add chopped onion and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Add the freekeh, salt and pepper and stir.
- Add the vegetable stock and stir. let it boil then let it simmer for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, check the grain if it's cooked and soft. using a hand mixer, blend till it reaches the consistency you desire. Add water or vegetable stock if you prefer the soup thinner. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Serve and enjoy.