Leblebi – Tunisian Chickpea Soup

Leblebi is a traditional Tunisian soup made with chickpeas, which are a staple ingredient in Tunisian cuisine. It is often enjoyed as a hearty and nutritious meal, especially during the winter months.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Leblebi – Tunisian Chickpea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Tunisian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Add the tomatoes, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes.
5. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and heat gently. Stir in the lemon juice.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.