Leblebi Soup

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For Leblebi Soup, success comes from the balance between the main ingredient, seasoning and cooking method. Leblebi Soup is a comforting tunisian soup made with chickpeas, harissa spice and lime. It is warming, satisfying and easy to bring to the table when you want something cosy and homemade, with bright citrus freshness and garlic depth. The extra notes help explain the flavour, origin and serving style.

What makes this recipe worth making?

Leblebi Soup gets its character from a clear combination of ingredients and flavour direction. Leblebi Soup is a comforting tunisian soup made with chickpeas, harissa spice and lime. It is warming, satisfying and easy to bring to. It stays familiar while still feeling more interesting than an everyday meal.

Preparation time: 60 min

Ingredients

• Olive Oil – 2 tbs
• Onion – 1 medium finely diced
• Chickpeas – 250g
• Vegetable Stock – 1.5L
• Cumin – 1 tsp
• Garlic – 5 cloves
• Salt – 1/2 tsp
• Harissa Spice – 1 tsp
• Pepper – Pinch
• Lime – 1/2

Method

Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
In the meantime toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan, then grind them in a mortar. Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste.
Add the paste and the harissa to the soup and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve hot.