Molokhia (Chicken and Jute Leaf Soup)
SoupSouth Sudan

MolokhiaChicken and Jute Leaf Soup

A South Sudan-style soup with chicken and finely chopped molokhia leaves, seasoned with onion and garlic.

Prep

15m

Cook

45m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
520kcal

Calories

56g

Protein

29g

Fat

10g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 700g
    Chicken Thigh
  • 250g
    Molokhia Leaf (finely chopped)
  • 120g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 30ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 1l
    Chicken Stock
  • 8g
    Salt
  • 3g
    Black Pepper

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 02

    Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic.

  3. 03

    Add the chicken thigh and turn it in the aromatics for a few minutes.

  4. 04

    Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 05

    Add the salt and black pepper and cook until the chicken thigh is tender and reaches 74°C (165°F).

  6. 06

    Stir in the molokhia leaf and simmer gently until the soup becomes silky and lightly thickened.

  7. 07

    Serve hot once the molokhia leaf is fully cooked and the broth is fragrant.

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