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Chicken Shawarma Soup

Take all of your favorite flavors of Middle-Eastern Chicken Shawarma and put it in soup form! Chicken, vegetables and rice are the base of this soup and you'll love how easy it is to make!

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chicken:
  • 2.5 lb Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 2 Tbsp. Shawarma seasoning* recipe below in notes
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
For the soup:
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 talks celery, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1.5 cup Wild Rice, or Jasmine rice*
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 lices pita bread
  • Garnish: serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped cilantro.

Instructions

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  1. Cut your chicken thighs into bite sized pieces. Then, make the marinade for the chicken. In a large ziplock baggie, mix the chicken thigh pieces with 2 Tbsp. shawarma seasoning, 3 Tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Marinate your chicken thighs for 1-2 hours, or overnight if you'd like.
  2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Add in garlic and then the mirepoix: chopped onion, carrots and celery. Cook for about 6-10 minutes stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and fragrant. Add in 4 cups broth, 2 cups water and then the chicken. Bring to a boil, and then down to a simmer with the lid on until the chicken is cooked, about 20-30 minutes.
  3. Lastly, add in the jasmine or basmati white rice and place the lid back on and cook for another 20-30 minutes on simmer or until the rice has cooked. Serve warm with pita bread and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Notes

  • Homemade Shawarma Seasoning:
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  • You can use lamb or beef instead of chicken if you prefer!
  • Any rice may be used, just note it's cook time. Jasmine or Basmati rice will take ~20 minutes while wild rice or brown rice may take longer. 20-30 minutes. 
  • 2 Tbsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. Allspice
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 20.8g (7%) Protein 32.4g (65%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 20.8g 7%
Protein 32.4g 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.