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Drain and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the cracked freekeh thoroughly under cold running water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the rinsed freekeh to the pot with the onions. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the grains and coat them in oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the rinsed freekeh","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the chicken broth and add cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the chicken broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the freekeh grains are tender and have expanded.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Freekeh is a young green wheat that is roasted and cracked; it provides a unique smoky flavor and is highly nutritious. For a vegetarian or vegan version, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine","Middle Eastern"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","wooden spoon","fine mesh strainer"],"diet":["high_protein","high_fiber","mediterranean","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.6,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately four large bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The freekeh will continue to absorb liquid as it sits, so you may need to add a splash of water or broth when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding extra liquid if the soup has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e9c15edf7e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8fc06757-b15e-471f-9d6a-21542bd37b84","imageAlt":"Freekeh Soup with Allspice — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","fiber","smoky","grain soup","traditional","winter warmers"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Freekeh Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:30:35.484Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:30:35.484Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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