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Moroccan Chickpea Soup Recipe

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This hearty Moroccan Chickpea Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, aromatic spices, and onions simmered together to create a warming and wholesome meal perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chickpeas: If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking. If using canned, simply drain and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Spices: Stir in ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute to release the spices’ aroma.
  4. Combine Tomatoes and Chickpeas: Add the chopped tomatoes and chickpeas to the pot and stir well to combine with the spices and onion mixture.
  5. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth or water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently uncovered for around 45 minutes to 1 hour if using dried chickpeas (or 20 minutes if canned), until chickpeas are tender and flavors meld.
  6. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve the soup hot, ideally with crusty bread or a side of couscous.

Notes

  • Soaking dried chickpeas overnight reduces cooking time significantly and improves digestibility.
  • You can blend a portion of the soup for a thicker, creamier texture if preferred.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference or omit it for a milder soup.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to develop.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy contrast.

Keywords: Moroccan chickpea soup, vegetarian soup, vegan soup, North African soup, healthy chickpea recipe, easy chickpea soup

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