03/03/2026
High-Protein Chicken Barley Iftar Soup- Recipe
After a long fast, your body doesn’t need fried food — it needs hydration, protein, fiber, and steady energy.
This bowl delivers all of it!💛
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 small peppers (blended)
• 1 carrot (or 10–12 baby carrots)
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 chicken breasts, finely diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups homemade chicken stock + 2 cups water
• 1 cup cooked barley
• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed)
• ½ cup vermicelli
Spices: Spices
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Salt to taste
Finish: fresh cilantro + juice of 1 lemon
Method
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot.
2. Sauté onion until lightly golden.
3. Add blended peppers. Cook until softened and slightly reduced.
4. Add carrot, ginger, and garlic mixture. Sauté well until fragrant.
5. Add diced chicken. Stir and cook until lightly browned.
6. Stir in tomato paste + ½ cup water. Cook 2–3 minutes.
7. Add all spices and salt. Stir immediately.
8. Pour in chicken stock + additional water.
9. Add barley, chickpeas, and vermicelli.
10. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
11. Stir in fresh coriander and lemon juice before serving.
12. Garnish with more coriander and lemon.
📊 Per Serving (~1 bowl)
✨ 340 calories
✨ 28g protein
✨ 8–9g fiber
✨ Balanced carbs for steady glucose
Malt and share this with your neighbors to gain more sawab! Save this for Ramadan 🤍
Tag someone who needs better iftar ideas.
