Algerian White Chicken Vermicelli Soup (Chorba Beida)

Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Equipment | Techniques | Cookbook Disambiguation Pages | Recipes | Algerian Cuisine Chorba Beida (Arabic: شربة بيضاء, meaning "white soup"), also known as "jari beida", is a traditional Algerian soup characterized by its pale broth, delicate flavor and velvety texture. It is typically prepared with chicken, onion, chickpeas, and vermicelli and is finished with a mixture of egg yolk and lemon juice, which gives the soup its distinctive creamy consistency. Chorba beida is especially associated with the city of Algiers and is commonly served during Ramadan or on special family occasions. Regional and household variations exist, with some recipes incorporating different herbs, spices or cuts of meat. The following recipe describes a common version prepared with chicken, chickpeas and vermicelli.

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