Tunisian Garlic And Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Tunisian Garlic And Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons olive oil; 12 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 3 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight in cold water to cover and drained well); 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 carrots, very finely chopped; 2 onions, very finely chopped; 6 celery ribs, very finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons olive oil
12 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
3 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight in cold water to cover and drained well)
2 1/2 quarts water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 carrots, very finely chopped
2 onions, very finely chopped
6 celery ribs, very finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
salt and pepper

1
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy-bottom soup pan. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the drained chickpeas, water, cumin and coriander. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
2
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a separate pan. Add the vegetables, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
3
Stir the vegetable mixture into the chickpeas. Transfer half the soup to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return the puree to the pan, then add half the lemon juice. Taste and adjust lemon juice. Season with S&P. Heat through. Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with the chopped fresh cilantro and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

1038

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons olive oil, 12 garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 3 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight in cold water to cover and drained well), 2 1/2 quarts water, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Garlic And Chickpea Soup 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.

Tunisian Garlic And Chickpea Soup

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