Leblebi Soup
A Tunisian vegetarian dish. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- 2
Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
In the meantime toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan, then grind them in a mortar. Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste.
- 4
Add the paste and the harissa to the soup and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve hot.
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