התמונה להמחשה בלבדLeblebi Soup
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A classic and comforting Tunisian specialty featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich broth infused with the aromatic essence of cumin and garlic.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- 2Drain 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.
- 3In 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.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 454
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbs
- 39.2g
Chef tips
It thickens the soup naturally and adds a lovely depth of flavour. For a traditional serving, place cubes of stale bread in the bowl. Kids love a topping of grated hard-boiled egg, or try a drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon to balance the intense flavours.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A classic and comforting Tunisian specialty featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich broth infused with the aromatic essence of cumin and garlic.