Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Moroccan Chickpea Soup, often called Harira in its homeland, is a symphony of flavors and nutrition. This soup is not just about satisfying your hunger but also about traveling through the taste-buds, directly to the bustling streets of Marrakech. Let's dive into this ancient culinary masterpiece.
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Nutritions
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Sodium
800
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- * Chickpeas soaked overnight - 1 cup (240g)
- * Fresh tomatoes diced - 2 large
- * Onion finely chopped - 1 large
- * Garlic cloves minced - 2
- * Olive oil - 2 tablespoons 30ml
- * Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon 5g
- * Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon 2.5g
- * Ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon 2.5g
- * Vegetable stock - 4 cups 960ml
- * Fresh cilantro chopped - a handful
- * Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Let's Get Cooking:
- Initiate by heating olive oil in a large pot.
- Toss in the onions, letting them sauté till they sing with a translucent hue.
- The minced garlic steps in next, followed by the trio of cumin, paprika, and turmeric.
- Once they start conversing, bring in the tomatoes. Let them mingle for a few.
- Chickpeas join the party, basking in the aromatic tomato concoction.
- Unleash the vegetable stock, and let the ingredients dance in a gentle boil.
- As the rhythm slows, let it simmer, ensuring chickpeas are soft and tales are shared.
- Season according to the tales of your taste buds.
- The grand finale: a sprinkle of cilantro, the crown jewel.
Notes
Pro Tips:
1. Fancy an enhanced taste? Roast those tomatoes before they dive into the pot.
2. Pressed for time? Canned chickpeas jump to the rescue but watch the clock; they need less time.
3. Love a thick narrative? Blend some chickpeas and narrate them back to the pot. Serving Slices: - Let the soup sing on its stage, perhaps a deep bowl.
- Cilantro whispers and an olive oil drizzle amplify its song.
- A crusty bread slice, it's the encore it truly deserv
2. Pressed for time? Canned chickpeas jump to the rescue but watch the clock; they need less time.
3. Love a thick narrative? Blend some chickpeas and narrate them back to the pot. Serving Slices: - Let the soup sing on its stage, perhaps a deep bowl.
- Cilantro whispers and an olive oil drizzle amplify its song.
- A crusty bread slice, it's the encore it truly deserv
