Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Moroccan Chickpea Soup

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Moroccan Chickpea Soup is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Moroccan Chickpea Soup is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. This authentic Moroccan chickpea soup recipe is one of our favourite chickpea soup recipes. It makes a warming, hearty bowl of soup that's a meal in itself - particularly when served with some oven-fresh flatbread.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have moroccan chickpea soup using 20 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Moroccan Chickpea Soup:
  1. Make ready 2 fennel bulbs, diced
  2. Make ready 1 medium onion, diced
  3. Prepare 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  4. Prepare 2 cloves garlic, minced
  5. Prepare 1 Tbsp fresh Turmeric root, minced
  6. Get 1 Tbsp fresh Ginger root, minced
  7. Get 1 Tbsp Cilantro stalks, minced
  8. Make ready 2 tsp whole coriander
  9. Prepare 2 tsp whole cumin seeds
  10. Get 1 tsp anise seed (optional)
  11. Make ready 4-5 cups vegetable stock
  12. Take 1 can roasted diced tomatoes
  13. Make ready 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  14. Get 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped
  15. Take 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  16. Take 1 Tbsp onion powder
  17. Prepare 1 tsp smoked paprika
  18. Take 1 tsp kosher salt (give or take to taste)
  19. Make ready 1 tsp Harissa blend spice, or crushed chilies (adjust according to heat preference)
  20. Prepare Plain Yoghurt for garnish (plain coconut yoghurt for vegan option)

Creamy Chickpeas are cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes and earthy spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika, which give this vegan and gluten-free soup it's iconic bold and rich taste. In large heavy saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, hot pepper sauce and saffron. Make this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (harira) soon.

Instructions to make Moroccan Chickpea Soup:
  1. Toast whole coriander, cumin and anise seeds in dry frying pan until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. Sauté chopped onions and fennel in large Dutch oven over medium low heat with olive oil until translucent, about 5-10 mins. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cilantro stems. Stir until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Grind whole toasted spices in mortar and pestle until mostly smooth. Add to pot and stir.
  4. Add can of tomatoes and vegetable stock, onion powder and paprika. Bring to boil and simmer covered for 20 mins. Meanwhile, drain and rinse chickpeas. Roll off skins if you desire.
  5. Add chickpeas to pot, and simmer covered for 10 mins.
  6. Add spinach and cilantro to pot and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a heaping tablespoon of yoghurt. Garnish with more chopped cilantro. Serve with flatbread or pita.

The rich flavors and aromas of this recipe will make you swoon. Turmeric, cumin, paprika and a dash of cinnamon will create a beautiful flavor. This soup is vegan, but you can add meat (lamb) to it to make it even richer. For that reason, this is both a Moroccan Chickpea Soup and a Moroccan Garbonzo Bean Soup. Because this soup uses chickpeas as the base ingredient, it carries a heavy protein punch.

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