Lablabi

Name: Lablabi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 4 cups water; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups stale crusty bread, torn; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A hearty North African chickpea soup made with garlic, cumin, harissa, and lemon juice poured over crusty stale bread.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

North AfricanSoupStovetopVeganVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
4 cups water
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
4 cups stale crusty bread, torn
2 tbsp harissa paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 4 cups water, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt in a pot.
2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3

Divide 4 cups torn stale crusty bread evenly into serving bowls.
4

Ladle the hot broth and chickpeas into each prepared bowl.
5

Drizzle with 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and 2 tbsp lemon juice before serving.

Questions

Can I make Lablabi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 cups stale crusty bread, torn. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lablabi 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 Lablabi?

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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