Leblebi Soup
If you've got chickpeas and harissa spice, you're most of the way to this Tunisian vegetarian: about 50 minutes of cooking across 5 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan, then grind them in a mortar. Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste.
- Add the paste and the harissa to the soup and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve hot.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
What to serve with Leblebi Soup
- Chakchouka Miscellaneous
- Tunisian Orange Cake Dessert
- Tunisian Lamb Soup Lamb
- Keleya Zaara Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Leblebi Soup take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 5 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Leblebi Soup vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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