Description
A comforting Middle Eastern molokhia soup made with tender greens, garlic, and aromatic coriander in a rich chicken broth. Traditionally served warm with rice and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14-ounce / 400 g) package frozen minced molokhia
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or ghee, butter, or a combination)
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon fine salt (plus more if needed)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Vermicelli rice, for serving (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the chicken stock to a low boil in a large pot over high heat.
- Turn off the heat completely and add the frozen molokhia. Stir occasionally as the leaves melt into the broth, about 15 minutes.
- In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil (or ghee/butter) and minced garlic. Stir continuously until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in the ground coriander.
- Pour the garlic mixture (tasha) into the molokhia pot. If needed, swirl a ladle of soup in the pan to collect any remaining mixture and return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and adjust seasoning as needed. Warm over medium heat until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately with vermicelli rice and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Do not let the molokhia boil after adding it to preserve its texture.
- Watch the garlic carefully while cooking; it can burn quickly and become bitter.
- You can substitute fresh molokhia if available; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with toasted pita bread alongside rice for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
