Freekeh Soup
Wintertime is soup time. I really missed cold days, the feelings when we are covered under layers of wool, light candles, and the stomach is filled with warm comfort food.
A dish that is for me absolutely the best to taste and smell on these chilly nights, is Freekeh Soup. With tasty spicy broth is this classic soup still the favorite for many, and why not?! Since it’s hearty, cozy and tasty.
It’s definitely one of my all-time favorite soup recipes. Easy and nutritious, nutty, rich and smokey. Comforting without being overwhelming. The perfect balance for a perfect soup.
After a long day, this delicious Freekeh Soup is so easy to prepare, and not just good for the soul, it’s even better for your body to give you the ultimate boost. No matter it’s for lunch, or dinner, it’s always perfect to prepare even for a busy weeknight.
Freekeh is a roasted type of green wheat. Very authentic middle eastern food and still very popular. It comes in two types: cracked (typically used in soup) and whole freekeh. I will talk about the green wheat roasting process in a separate post later on.
Although Freekeh has recently joined the “Super Food” club, it has been very popular in the Arabic cuisine for centuries. Mainly in the Levant. It’s used to make soups, pilaf, salads and stuffing for chicken and poultry.
What is better than this classic soup to warm you up when it’s again cold and rainy!
Ingredients:
– 200 g Cracked green wheat (freekeh), washed
– 5 Tbsp Olive oil
– 1 big onion, finely chopped
– Salt and pepper
– 2 Liter Water or vegetable/chicken stock
– 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
Direction:
1. In a pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions in the olive oil
2. Season it with salt and pepper
3. Add Freekeh and stir with onions for a minute or two (roasting freekeh before cooking gives them a richer flavor)
4. Add water or the stock, then cover the pot and leave it under low-medium heat for about an hour or until freekeh is very tender.
5. When the freekeh is tender, add the parsley, and stir it for about 10 minutes, then the soup is ready.
Enjoy!
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Winterzeit ist Suppenzeit. Ich schätze zur kalten Jahreszeit, wenn endlich wieder in Wollschichten zwiebeln, Kerzen anzünden und den Bauch mit warmen Comfort Food füllen.
Ein Gericht, das für mich absolut nach “Wohlfühlessen” schmeckt und duftet, ist Freekeh Suppe. Mit würziger Brühe ist der Klassiger nicht totzukriegen und warum auch, wo er doch so gut ist!!
Es ist definitiv eines meiner absoluten Lieblingssupperezepte. Leicht, nahrhaft, und reich. Beruhigend, ohne überwältigend zu sein. Die perfekte Balance für eine perfekte Suppe.
Nach einem langen Tag ist die leckere Freekeh Suppe schnell gemacht, und sorgt für gute Laune auf dem Löffel. Ob zum Lunch oder Abends sie schmeckt einfach immer super. An manchen kalten Tagen gibt es eben einfach nichts besseres.
Freekeh ist unreif geernteter, gerösteter Weizen, also im Grund das Pendant zu Grünkern. Sein rauchiges Aroma passt super zu Suppen und Eintöpfen, er kann aber auch in Pilafs, und Salaten verwendet werden. Man kann ihm beim arabischen Lebensmittelgeschäftes kaufen.
Obwohl Grünkern sich kürzlich dem Superfood Club beigetreten hat, ist es seit Jahrhunderten in der arabischen Küche sehr beliebt. Vor allem in der Levant!
Was gibt es bessere, als die gute alte Grünkernsuppe wenn es mal wieder regnerisch und kühler wird?
Zutaten:
– 200 g Grünkern, geschrotet und gewaschen
– Olivenöl
– Eine große fein gewürfelte Zwiebel
– Salz und Pfeffer
– 2 Liter Wasser oder Gemüsebrühe
– 1 Bund Blatt fein gehackten Peterssilien
Zubereitung:
1. Das Olivenöl in dem Kochtopf erhitzen, und die Zwiebeln darin andünsten
2. Mit Salz & Pfeffer abschmecken
3. Die Grünkern in den Topf geben, und gut rösten
4. Mit 2 Liter Wasser bedecken, und dann bei geschlossenem Deckel auf mittlerer Stüfe fast eine Stunde köcheln lassen, oder bis Grünkern gar wird.
5. Wenn Grünkern gar sind, die gehackten Peterssilien hinzufügen, und noch 10 Minuten weiter kochen lassen.
Genießen!
Viel Spaß beim Nachmachen!
Eure Lana ❤
This wants me to ha e some soup 🍲 its dim outside perfect weather for it
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Indeed! What’s better than this hot soup to warm you up in this chilly weather 😉
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Soup must be one of the soul goods it always makes u feel better both in ur body and soul and mind
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Indeed! I love all kinds of soups! They are great ❤
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Hi! I’m just starting to browse over your blog. Great photos and I love cooking too. You got a new follower. 👍
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Thanks a lot, you made up my day 🙂
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You’re welcome. Can’t wait to try your recipes on the kitchen. I haven’t really tried cooking some arabic foods. So this is really great start.
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Looking forward to knowing how they turned out for you once you try any of my recipes! & don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche in your post so I can like it..
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Thank you. I’ll pin you back.
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Yummy! Must try this 😊
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Indeed! You’ll definitely love it 😉
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Omg, what did I come across this morning, I am loving your posts. specially the pictures. wow ❤
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Thanks, glad to hear that 🙂
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There is nothing nicer than a bowl of home made soup at this time of year, I really fancy a bowl now
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Indeed!
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These soups are definitely must try in winters. I really enjoy having soups during winters.
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Indeed!
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We’ve been trying to incorporate more superfoods into our diet and looks like freekeh should be in our to eat list! The soup looks super cozy and wonderful.
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Freekeh is the best superfood that adds a great value to the table. I’m in love with this soup. It’s so tasty and super easy to prepare.
Wish you a happy day, Lana 🙂
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It’s been really chilly in California and this Freakeh soup looks so yummy and right on on cozy chilly winter season! I remember seeing Freekeh in wholefood market and would love to buy tomorrow and try this recipe. thanks for sharing!
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It’s so yummy and cozy, indeed! There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup on this chilly winter season! Looking forward to hearing back from you, how does it taste, once you try it. & don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche, I would love to see your creation. Lots of Love, Lana 🙂
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I’m vegan and I recently discovered freekah so this is quite suitable to me.
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It’s so tasty, you’ll definitely love it 😉
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Freekeh soup looks so good! Great recipe too! I will try to cook this at home and share with my family.
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It’s so tasty and super easy to prepare. Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it.. Lots of love, Lana 🙂
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I need this right now 💕 Soup weather 💕
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Indeed! Nothing beats the hot bowl of soup in this chilly weather 💕💕
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I love this time of year because it means it’s soup time! it’s my go to comfort food to warm up my soul! thanks for the recipe I’ll be sure to try it!
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Me too, nothing can beat a good warm cozy bowl of tasty soup, and this one is my favorite. I’m sure you’ll love it. Looking forward to hearing back from you how it tasted, and don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche so I can like it. Glad to see your creation. 🙂
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Wunderbar !!! Es sieht sehr lecker !!
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Vielen Dank 🙂
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Wunderbar !! Es seiht sehr lecker !!
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Danke!
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Would love to connect. Guten Tag !!
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I have never heard of this soup before. Sounds and looks delicious. I am going to give it a try
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It really is delicious, you’ll definitely love it. 🙂
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I am new to Middle Eastern food and Freekah sounds amazing. I will give this recipe a try for sure! Thanks for sharing.
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You are most welcome. I’m looking forward to hearing back from you, how it tasted for you, once you try it. Good luck, Lana 🙂
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This is must to try. It appears so yummy 😋
Thank you for sharing 😊
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It really is yummy😋😋 You are most welcome 😊
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I am always excited when it becomes the soup time of year. This just looks too delicious here. Will have to try and make this soon.
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It really is delicious, you’ll definitely love it. Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it.
Much Love, Lana 🙂
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I’ve never heard of this dish before but it looks so simple to make. Soup is always a good option in my book, no matter what time of year it is.
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It’s so simple to make and definitely tastes great at any time of the year, indeed!
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I have never cooked with freekeh before so I am intrigued to know about it. I will add it to my shopping list to try nad get my hands on some. The soup looks hearty and delicious.
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Freekeh is definitely one of my favorite ingredients in the kitchen. I love it in soups, salads and with chicken, it’s super yummy.
You definitely need to add it to your ingredients everyday menu. Looking forward to hearing back from you. 🙂
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I’ve never heard of this soup before. I love the sound of the ingredient mix, bet it’s tasty.
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It’s super tasty, bet you’ll love it, just give it a try, and let me what do you think. All the best, Lana 🙂
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Mmmm oh my gosh! I’ve never heard of this soup before, but I really want to try it now 🙂
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It’s so yummy, you’ll definitely love it.
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We eat a LOT of soup during the winter time. It really warms you up on a cold day. This soup looks absolutely delicious. I’m definitely going to have to give it a try 🙂
Louise x
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Soups are made for winter, they are the best! Nothing can beat a bowl of hearty warm soup between the hands. And this soup is definitely the ONE, you’ll definitely love it. Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it. 🙂
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Such a comforting looking soup. Will have to make for myself and tuck in with the family.
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It is comforting, indeed! Looking forward to hearing back from you how it tasted, once you try it.
Wish you all the best for you and your family, Lana 🙂
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Soup in the winter is pure perfection!! 😍 (but I also like trying to have it all year round. And regret the craving when it’s very hot outside haha!)
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Haha! Yes, indeed! I love soup all year round! 🙂
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Feeling lucky to have come across your blog. I love anything related to cooking, and your pictures make it extra special.
You’ve got a new follower 🙂
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I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you so much, you’ve made up my day 🙂
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Sounds delicious! I got warm just reading this!
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It really is delicious! YUMYY!
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Looks delicious! And those little mugs are so pretty!
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It really is delicious, thank you 🙂
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Nice post. I learned something new about food and culture from your site. It’s always useful to read through articles from other authors and practice something from their sites.
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Tasty 😌😋
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I’ve not heard of Freekah before but it sounds and looks delicious! I’ll keep an eye out for some.
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It really is delicious! You’ll definitely love it!
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That looks yummy. Perfect for the cold weather.
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Indeed!
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I am intrigued at this grain so will definitely try and source it so that I can add it to my meals.
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It’s super tasty, healthy and nutritious! I love adding it to most my meals. YUMMY!
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I have loved soups always since they make one refreshing. A god recipe, I need to try out, its so cold out and I try to make some soup daily. This can be a good variation.
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Indeed! There’s nothing like soups to warm us up in this cold weather. Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it. & don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche so I can like it 🙂
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I will try these recipes..Its really perfect and something hot to sip in this chilly weather 😉
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Indeed! Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it. & don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche so I can like it 🙂
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These soups are definitely must try in winters. Will have to make for myself and tuck in with the family.
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Indeed! Let me know how it turned out for you once you try it!
Best wishes to you and your family, Lana 🙂
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This soup sounds delicious!
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It really is delicious 😉
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This looks so delish! Lately, my go-to lunch has been broccoli cheddar soup. It’s so easy to prepare and is super filling. I definitely want to try something different since I eat the same thing everyday.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup sounds tasty, but I’m sure you’d love to try this one. It’s super healthy, nutritious and yummy! Try and let me know how it turned out for you once you try it. & don’t forget to tag me @kuminkueche, so I can like it 🙂
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I am loving all these new soup recipes I have been reading lately. I will try your recipe. I must admit I have never had freekeh before so this is an exciting kitchen experience for me. Thanks for the recipe.
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If you haven’t try it until now, so you definitely need to do so now! It’s super healthy, nutritious and tasty! You’ll definitely love it!
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Very yummy! I hope to make one day.
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It really is yummy! You’ll definitely love it!
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This wonderful post is a feast for the senses…I really enjoyed reading about the soup and savoring the photos…yours is a fantastic blog…thanks for sharing 🙂
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What a lovely comment, thank you so much. I really enjoyed reading it.
Much Love, Lana
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[…] all starts with Lentil Soup, then Freekeh Soup, and then comes the very delicious Potato Soup. In this gray weather, the body, as well as spirit […]
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How do you come up with such
I love your work
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Thank you so much. Those are the recipes of my beloved county 🙂
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