Soupe au Ble Vert Recipe

Name: Soupe au Ble Vert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas or other dry beans; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon harissa, plus more for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup green wheat or parched wheat, picked over for stones and chaff and rinsed, or 1 cup lentils, wheat berries, barley, or bulgur; 1 lemon, quartered

Servings: persons

1 cup dried chickpeas or other dry beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon harissa, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup green wheat or parched wheat, picked over for stones and chaff and rinsed, or 1 cup lentils, wheat berries, barley, or bulgur
1 lemon, quartered

1
The night before you make the soup, soak the chickpeas or other dry beans in water to cover by about 3 inches.
2
The next day, pour the olive oil into a soup pot, and saute the onion, celery, and carrot for about 5 minutes.
3
Drain the chickpeas, and add them to the pan with 1/4 cup of the parsley, the bay leaf, the harissa, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4
Stir in the tomato paste and a cup of water, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
5
Add 6 more cups water, and bring to a boil.
6
Add the wheat or other thickeners, stir, and reduce the heat to low.
7
Cover, and simmer for 2 hours, adding water if needed while the wheat cooks.
8
When the chickpeas are soft, and the wheat has thickened the soup or the lentils or grains have cooked, adjust the seasonings.
9
Fish out the bay leaf and discard.
10
Sprinkle with the remaining parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and additional harissa.

308

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried chickpeas or other dry beans, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Soupe au Ble Vert falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Soupe au Ble Vert

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions