Leblebi Soup

Name: Leblebi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 4 cups water; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups crusty bread, torn

A comforting North African chickpea soup infused with garlic, cumin, harissa, and lemon, served over crusty torn bread.

30 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 4 cups water, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp salt.
2

Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 15 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin and 2 tbsp harissa paste, then cook for 3 minutes.
4

Divide 2 cups torn crusty bread into serving bowls.
5

Ladle hot soup over the bread and finish with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.

Questions

Can I make Leblebi Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups 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 Leblebi Soup 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 Leblebi Soup?

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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