Moroccan Chickpea Soup
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Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Description
The Moroccan Chickpea Soup starts with sautéing chopped onion in olive oil until softened but not browned. Garlic and aromatic spices—including ground cumin, cinnamon, and ginger—are added and cooked briefly to release their flavors. Canned tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas, vegetable stock, and tomato puree are stirred in and brought to a boil, then simmered to develop a richly spiced broth.
Roughly chopped kale is stirred in near the end, cooking just enough to retain some texture while blending with the savory ingredients. Ground black pepper seasons the soup before finishing with fresh lemon zest and juice, which brighten and balance the warm spice profile. Cilantro or coriander can be added as a fresh garnish, and flatbread is suggested as an accompaniment.
The soup delivers a flavorful combination of spices typical in Moroccan cuisine alongside nutritious chickpeas and greens. It is suitable as a satisfying lunch or light dinner, providing both protein and vegetables in a harmonious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 cans tomato chopped, canned
- 2 cans chickpea rinsed and drained, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree or tomato paste
- 2 cups kale roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon zest and juice of half lemon
To serve (optional)
- cilantro or coriander, handful
- flatbread
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a soup pot over a medium/low heat, then add the onion and fry for 8 minutes until soft but not browned. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon and ginger and cook for a further minute.
- Add the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas and tomato paste, stir well and increase the heat to bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with the pepper to taste, and stir in the kale and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Serve topped with cilantro/coriander.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2578IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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