Shorba Baidha - Algerian Chicken Soup. Recipe

Name: Shorba Baidha - Algerian Chicken Soup.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks, skinless (or other bone-in cuts); 1 medium brown onion, finely diced; 200 g canned chick-peas, rinsed & drained; 2 1/2 liters water; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 large egg yolk, beaten; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons basmati rice; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

4 chicken drumsticks, skinless (or other bone-in cuts)
1 medium brown onion, finely diced
200 g canned chick-peas, rinsed & drained
2 1/2 liters water
2 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons basmati rice
salt & pepper

1
In a large pot gently fry the onion in the olive oil. Add the chicken & the cinnamon stick & fry for 8 minutes, turning the chicken around to seal.
2
Add the water & some salt & pepper to taste. Cover & simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes on a medium heat.
3
Remove the chicken from the bones & place the chicken back in the pot.
4
Add the chickpeas to the pot & simmer for further 10 minutes covered.
5
Check the seasoning & adjust if required. Add the rice & cover & cook for 15 minutes.
6
Add more water & adjust seasoning or simmer uncovered if the soup is too concentrated or too watery.
7
Finally, mix the egg yolk with the lemon juice. Add a few tsp of the soup to the mix & whisk then add the egg mixture to the pot in a thin steam, stirring continuously. Cook for 1 minute then add the parsley & take off the heat.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken drumsticks, skinless (or other bone-in cuts), 1 medium brown onion, finely diced, 200 g canned chick-peas, rinsed & drained, 2 1/2 liters water, and more.

Yes, Shorba Baidha - Algerian Chicken Soup. falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shorba Baidha - Algerian Chicken Soup.

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