Instructions

1. Sautéing the Onion

   In a deep pot over medium heat, melt the ghee, then add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden brown. · 3 min
2. Adding the Chicken

   Add the chicken cubes to the onion along with a pinch of black pepper, and stir until the chicken changes color and begins to cook. · 5 min
3. Toasting the Freekeh

   Add the drained freekeh to the pot and stir with the ingredients for three minutes to toast it and release its delicious smoky aroma. · 3 min
4. Adding Broth and Spices

   Pour in the hot chicken broth, then add the salt and ground cinnamon, stirring the ingredients well until it begins to boil. · 2 min
5. Simmering the Soup

   Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the soup simmer until the freekeh grains are fully cooked and the texture thickens. · 30 min
6. Serving

   Ladle the freekeh soup into serving bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot alongside lemon wedges.

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