Leblabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)
Leblabi is a traditional Tunisian soup often enjoyed during Ramadan.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Chickpeas
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add cumin, coriander, harissa paste, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chickpeas are tender.
- Blend half of the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.