Lunch
Leblebi Soup
A hearty Tunisian chickpea soup flavored with toasted cumin, garlic, harissa, and citrus.
- 1 hr 15 min
- 310 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Tunisian
- Soup
Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Ingredients
For 4 servings
Tap what you already have.
Steps
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Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large pot.
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Step 2:
Add the onion and cook until translucent.
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Step 3:
Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock.
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Step 4:
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
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Step 5:
Simmer for 30 minutes.
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Step 6:
Meanwhile, toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan.
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Step 7:
Grind the toasted cumin in a mortar.
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Step 8:
Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste.
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Step 9:
Add the paste and the harissa to the soup.
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Step 10:
Simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
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Step 11:
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
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Step 12:
Serve hot.








