Bilad al-Sham Kitchen - Coarse Freekeh Soup

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups coarse freekeh

2 whole chicken breasts

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 cups chicken broth or water

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

A pinch of cinnamon

A pinch of ground cardamom

1 bay leaf

Chopped parsley for serving

A squeeze of lemon juice, if desired