Mulukhiya (Jute Mallow Soup)
A warm and comforting soup made from fresh molokhia leaves, packed with nutrients and rich herbal flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh molokhia leaves (jute mallow)
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the molokhia leaves: Wash the fresh molokhia leaves under cold water and finely chop them.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat; add onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add broth and simmer: Pour the broth into the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in molokhia: Add the chopped molokhia leaves and cook for about 10–15 minutes.
- Season to taste: Check the soup and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add lemon juice (optional): If desired, add lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot: Enjoy your mulukhiya warm as a soup or with a side of rice.
Notes
For additional flavor, serve with lemon wedges or crusty bread. Mulukhiya can also be served in hollowed-out bread for an interesting presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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