Chorba Bayda

Name: Chorba Bayda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb chicken breast, diced; 1 head yellow onion, grated; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp fine salt; 5 cups chicken broth; 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained; 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta, broken; 1 egg yolk; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A comforting Algerian white chicken soup flavored with cinnamon, lemons, soft chickpeas, and fine vermicelli noodles.

50 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

AlgerianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 head yellow onion, grated
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp fine salt
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup vermicelli pasta, broken
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb diced chicken breast, 1 head grated yellow onion, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp fine salt, cooking for 8 minutes until chicken is opaque.
3

Pour in 5 cups chicken broth and 1 cup drained canned chickpeas, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
4

Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5

Stir in 1/2 cup broken vermicelli pasta and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until tender.
6

Whisk 1 egg yolk, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and half of the 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley with a ladle of hot broth in a small bowl.
7

Remove pot from heat, slowly stir the egg mixture into soup to thicken, then garnish with remaining chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Questions

Can I make Chorba Bayda gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta, broken. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chorba Bayda keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Chorba Bayda?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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