Freekeh Takes Soup To The Next level

Chicken soup is usually not that interesting, but when you make this freekeh soup recipe, it takes it to a whole different level. This ancient grain from the Middle East has a smoky flavour and chewy texture that makes it the perfect accompaniment to chicken soup. It's tricky to cook freekeh, so I'll show you how to make freekeh soup, that is delicious and super warming!
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0:00 Intro
0:08 Why do people think Freekeh is a superfood?
0:40 How do you prepare Freekeh
1:38 Making the perfect chicken stock
3:13 How to cook Freekeh soup
4:11 Serving and Taste Test
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Chicken Stock:
1 Medium Chicken (1.5kg) cut into 4-6 pieces
2 Medium Onions
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tsp Black Peppercorns
2 Bay Leaves
1 Cinnamon stick
2 Small Pieces of Mastic
10 Cardamom Pods

Freekeh:
1 Cup Freekeh (pick through and wash very thoroughly)
1 Small Onion
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Ground Cardamom
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper