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Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)This aromatic and revitalizing spiced chicken soup soup is the lesser known sibling of maraq ari, a traditional Somali goat soup beloved for both its nutritious and healing properties.
This is my recipe for maraq digaag, which is a spiced chicken soup made in many Somali households. It’s a favorite from my childhood and something that was made often by my hooyo — also known as my mother. The soup is thick and filling thanks to the addition of potatoes, and it has small hints of heat due to the jalapeno. I turned to the soup when I’m feeling sick, and I’m really in need of something nourishing to bring me back to good health.
This aromatic and revitalizing spiced chicken soup soup is the lesser known sibling of maraq ari, a traditional Somali goat soup beloved for both its nutritious and healing properties.
By Nyt Cooking
October 24, 2025
Dining and Cooking