Lablabi Tunisian Chickpea Soup
Warm your soul with Lablabi, a traditional Tunisian chickpea soup that’s as hearty as it is flavorful. This comforting dish combines tender, slow-simmered chickpeas, garlic, and bold spices like cumin and harissa to create a rich, aromatic broth. Served over cubes of day-old crusty bread, this rustic recipe is elevated with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and optional toppings like soft-boiled eggs and capers for a customizable finishing touch. Perfect for a cozy meal, Lablabi is not only a celebration of North African cuisine but also a protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired option for healthy eating. Garnished with parsley, it’s a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors in every spoonful. Whether you’re a fan of global recipes or just looking for something warm and filling, Lablabi is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 6 cups water
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups crusty bread (day-old preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the dried chickpeas and soak them in water overnight (8-12 hours). Drain them before cooking.
In a large pot, combine the soaked chickpeas with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer.
Add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot and cook the chickpeas until they are tender, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Skim any foam that rises to the surface.
Add the ground cumin, harissa, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
While the soup is cooking, prepare the bread. Cut the day-old crusty bread into bite-sized cubes and divide them among serving bowls.
Ladle the hot soup over the bread cubes in each bowl, ensuring both chickpeas and broth are evenly distributed.
Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and lemon juice for a bright and fragrant finish.
If desired, top each serving with capers, a soft-boiled egg (halved), and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the comforting, flavorful Lablabi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 5683 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.5 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.2 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 93.9 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 2721 mg | 58% | |
*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.
