Lebanese · soup
Freekeh Soup (Shorbet Freekeh)
Freekeh Soup (Shorbet Freekeh) reads umami 5.0, richness 4.5 and nutty 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese soup, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.0 · Richness 4.5 · Nutty 4.2 · Salinity 3.4 · Allium 3.2 · Warm Spice 3.1 · Sweetness 1.9 · Earthy 1.8 · Bitterness 1.6 · Floral 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Fruity 1.2 · Heat 0.9 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (11)
- 1 cup freekeh (roasted green wheat)
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 large onion, halved
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 allspice berries
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts (garnish)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 97 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 3.3 g fat, 10.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer chicken with onion and whole spices until cooked through, then shred the meat.
- Toast freekeh in butter, add chicken broth, and cook for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, season, and serve topped with toasted pine nuts.
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