Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Moroccan Chickpea Soup, also known as Harira, is a traditional Moroccan soup often served during Ramadan to break the fast.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Moroccan Chickpea Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 large Tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add chopped carrots, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
3. Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. Stir in lemon juice, fresh cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot and garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired.

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.