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.

Leblebi Soup

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Heat the oil in a large pot.

  2. Step 2:

    Add the onion and cook until translucent.

  3. Step 3:

    Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock.

  4. Step 4:

    Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover.

  5. Step 5:

    Simmer for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  6. Step 6:

    Meanwhile, toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan.

  7. Step 7:

    Grind the toasted cumin in a mortar.

  8. Step 8:

    Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste.

  9. Step 9:

    Add the paste and the harissa to the soup.

  10. Step 10:

    Simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.

    30 min
  11. Step 11:

    Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  12. Step 12:

    Serve hot.

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