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Tunisian Lablabi

Name: Tunisian Lablabi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: tunisian
Ingredients: 400 g chickpea canned, rinsed and drained; 1,000 ml water; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp harissa; 1 tsp cumin ground; 0.5 tsp coriander ground; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 0.5 pcs lemon juiced; 4 slice rustic bread day-old, torn into pieces; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

This hearty Tunisian chickpea soup, known as Lablabi, is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish. It features tender chickpeas simmered in a spiced broth, traditionally served over day-old bread and topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a warming meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 298 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

400 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
1,000 mlwater
4 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspharissa
1 tspcumin, ground
0.5 tspcoriander, ground
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
0.5 pcslemon, juiced

for serving

4 slicerustic bread, day-old, torn into pieces
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
2 tbspolive oil(optional)

Equipment

large pot · dutch oven · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the chickpeas, water, minced garlic, harissa, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven.
About 5 min
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
About 2 min
4
To serve, place torn pieces of rustic bread into individual serving bowls.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Day-old bread works best for soaking up the broth.
5
Ladle the hot lablabi over the bread in each bowl.
About 1 min
6
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, before serving immediately.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A sprinkle of extra cumin or harissa can be added for more spice.

Per serving

Nutrition

76%Score

Calories: 297.5kcal
Protein: 10.5g
Carbs: 41.7g
Fat: 10.7g
Fibre: 8g
Sugar: 6.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover lablabi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency.