Freekeh Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 1 cup freekeh (cracked or whole)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium kohlrabi, rind and tough outer membranes peeled, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more if needed
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 Parmesan rind or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh zaatar or oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, scallions, or more za'atar), for garnish