Herbed Freekeh Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup freekeh
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 whole lemon (juiced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in freekeh and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until it turns light golden and fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

5. 5

   Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until freekeh is tender and most liquid is absorbed.

6. 6

   Stir in fresh parsley and mint, then squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot with lid
• wooden spoon
• cutting board
• chef's knife
• measuring cups and spoons
• juicer

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