Prep Time |
Cook Time |
Total Time |
Makes |
Calories |
10 min. |
35 min. |
45 min. |
4 |
314 |
Leblebi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)
Leblebi is a Tunisian chickpea soup that is often served for breakfast but makes an amazing meal anytime of the day. Chickpeas are high in fiber, low in cholestrol, and filling.
Ingredients:
| 1 1/2 cups of chickpeas (canned or pre-cooked) |
| 4 cups of vegetable broth |
| 1 tsp. of ginger (ground or fresh grated) |
| 1 tsp. of ground cumin |
| 1/2 cup of diced carrots |
| 1 tbsp. of harissa |
| 2 tbsp. of lemon juice (1 large lemon juiced) |
| 1 large onion diced |
| 2 green onion (green part included) diced |
| 1 tbsp. of olive or vegetable oil |
| 1/2 tsp. of salt |
| Ground black pepper to taste |
| White turnips diced |
| 4-6 minced cloves of garlic |
| Topping to add with serving: hard boil eggs (sliced thin or crumbled), tuna fish, chopped bell peppers, preserved lemons, tomatoes, parsley, spinach leaves, and chopped green onions |
Instructions:
| 1 | Add olive oil or vegetable to a large dutch oven or pot. Heat at medium-high. Once hot add onion. Once translucent add carrots, garlic, and turnips. Sauté for ten minutes. |
| 2 | Add chickpeas, harissa and all other spices. Sauté and mix well for five minutes. Add broth. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add green onions and lemon juice. Turn off heat. |
| 3 | Serve with your favorite toppings. |
