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Description
A flavorful and hearty Moroccan-inspired chickpea soup, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend half the soup for a creamy texture (optional).
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with a side of whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg