Chickpea Soup Leblabi
Warm up with a bowl of Chickpea Soup Leblabi, an aromatic Tunisian-inspired dish that’s as hearty as it is flavorful. This comforting recipe features tender stewed chickpeas simmered in a richly spiced broth infused with garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and a kick of fiery harissa paste. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while crusty bread on the side makes it perfect for dipping and savoring every drop. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, this soup is a celebration of smoky, zesty, and savory notes coming together in perfect harmony. Ideal for a nourishing weeknight dinner, Chickpea Soup Leblabi is simple to prepare, vegan-friendly, and incredibly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried chickpeas
- 6 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 slices Crusty bread
Instructions
Rinse the dried chickpeas thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain the chickpeas and add them to a large pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the chickpeas for approximately 60 minutes or until tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface as they cook.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and harissa paste to create a spice paste.
Once the chickpeas are tender, add the spice paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the soup. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the soup hot in bowls with crusty bread on the side for dipping. Optionally, drizzle each bowl with more olive oil or add extra harissa for added spice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3807 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 2175 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
