Name: Authentic Afghan Yakhni (Chicken Broth Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs / 1.5-2 kg), cut into 8 pieces (or 2 lbs / 1 kg chicken thighs or drumsticks); 2 large yellow onions, peeled and quartered; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste); 8 cups water (2 liters); 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped, for garnish

Yakhni Afghanistan

A clear broth soup made with chicken or lamb and aromatic herbs, served as a light meal.

Afghanistan broth

Made with

chicken onions garlic coriander

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