Tsinoy Foodies Chicken Bulgur Soup Recipe with Duru Bulgur

Tsinoy Foodies is approaching its 10th year on October.  How does one indulge in being a foodie and yet keep our bodies healthy?  

The key is to have a healthy lifestyle which mainly depends on a healthy diet.  Believe it or not, I rarely eat white rice because there are a lot of healthier options available.

Chicken Bulgur Soup

Chicken Bulgur Soup (When All Ingredients are Added)

Chicken Bulgur Soup Recipe

Ingredients

•     1 cup Duru coarse bulgur (available online through goodwill.market/)
•     1 lb. skinless shredded chicken breast or thigh
•     2 tbsp olive oil
•     1 large onion, chopped
•     1 tsp minced garlic
•     2 carrots, peeled and diced
•     2 celery stalks, diced
•     1 can diced tomatoes, drained
•     2 tbsp tomato paste
•     1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
•     1 tbsp baharat or garam masala (available in Assad Minimart in Manila 250 php/250 grams)
•     1 tbsp ground coriander
•     1/2 tsp cinnamon
•     4 cups chicken stock
•     3 cups hot water (plus more as desired)
•     Salt, pepper and sugar to taste

Garnish Ingredients

•     2 tbsp fresh cilantro / wansoy, chopped
•     1 lemon, cut into wedges

Equipment and Tools

• Deep Pan with Cover
• Stirrer

Chicken Bulgur Soup Simmered

Procedure

• Step 1: Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened.
• Step 2: Add the carrots and celery, and sauté for for more 2 minutes.
• Step 3: Add chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato paste, baharat, coriander and cinnamon and stir and sauté for 1 minute
• Step 4: Add shredded chicken and season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
• Step 5: Add 1 cup coarse bulgur and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Chicken Bulgur Soup Served Warm With Garnishment

• Step 6: Add chicken stop and 3 cups of water and simmer for 20-25 minutes (depending on the plumpness of bulgur you desire).
• Step 7: Garnish with lemon wedge and sprinkle with cilantro.
• Step 8: Serve warm.