Tunisian Garlic and Chickpea Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An 8-hour soaking time is needed but if you enjoy something different this just may be it. Garlic and warm spices add so much to this substantial soup. From Ethnic Cuisine. Ingredients:
8 tablespoons olive oil |
12 garlic cloves, very finely chopped |
3 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight in cold water to cover and drained well) |
2 1/2 quarts water |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
2 carrots, very finely chopped |
2 onions, very finely chopped |
6 celery ribs, very finely chopped |
1 lemon, juice of |
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy-bottom soup pan. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the drained chickpeas, water, cumin and coriander. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a separate pan. Add the vegetables, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
3. Stir the vegetable mixture into the chickpeas. Transfer half the soup to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return the purée to the pan, then add half the lemon juice. Taste and adjust lemon juice. Season with S&P. Heat through. Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with the chopped fresh cilantro and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
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