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Soup made the Somali way—layering flavors, textures and colors

Somali Chicken Soup

50 minutes

This brothy soup is particularly good for serving family style. Bring the pot to the table along with the radishes, cabbage and lime wedges, then have diners fill and garnish their bowls they like. Offer a simple homemade or store-bought hot sauce alongside. Hot steamed rice, added to bowls before the soup is ladled in, is a satisfying addition.

Ingredients
  • 1

    tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil

  • 2

    large yellow onions, chopped

Directions
  1. 01
    In a large Dutch oven over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chilies, garlic, coriander, cardamom, cilantro stems and half of the tomatoes. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Somali Chicken Soup

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