Lebanese Freekeh Soup with Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon 7 spice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cracked freekeh ()
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• 8 cups water
• Chopped parsley (for serving)