Chorba

Name: Chorba
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp harissa paste; 1 can canned chickpeas, drained; 1 can diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt

Fragrant North African soup with chickpeas, tomatoes, and warming spices. A nourishing Tunisian classic that's comforting, aromatic, and soul-warming.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

TunisianSoupStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 can canned chickpeas, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4

Add 1 tbsp harissa paste and cook for 1 minute.
5

Add 1 can drained canned chickpeas, 1 can diced tomatoes, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.

Questions

How long does Chorba keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Chorba?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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