15 Minutes Healing Moroccan Garlic and Cilantro Semolina Soup

This soup was a staple in my childhood. Whenever the flu symptoms were around or simply if one of the household members was not feeling well, my mom would right away whip up a big batch of this healing and comforting soup.  It takes a total of 15-20 minutes or so and the whole family can sit and enjoy a comforting bowl of this garlicky goodness. This recipe usually calls for a generous amount of cilantro (which I personally love!). But because little kids tend to take it out I sometimes put less or chop it really really small so it doesn’t bother them so much. Semolina is the grain that couscous is made out of. Very popular in a Moroccan house!

Ingredients:

•  1 head of garlic, peeled
• 1 onion, peeled
• 3 slices fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 cup semolina
• A big pot of water (about 10-12 cups)
• ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
• 1.5 tsp salt (approximately)
• Pinch of pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1). Place the garlic, whole peeled onion, and ginger in a soup pot. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil.

2). Add the turmeric, salt and pepper and very slowly, little by little, start sprinkling from the 1 cup semolina. Whisk or stir constantly, until you eventually finish pouring the whole cup.

3). Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes or so, until you get a beautiful rich consistency.

4). Add the chopped cilantro, adjust salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Note: The onion is just for flavor, you don’t have to serve it.

Make sure you buy the coarse type and not the flour!