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Fragrant Tunisian Lablabi with Coriander Yogurt Drizzle

Name: Fragrant Tunisian Lablabi with Coriander Yogurt Drizzle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight; 6 cups water; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon harissa; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt, to taste; Fresh coriander leaves; Lemon wedges

Lablabi is a classic Tunisian chickpea soup, wonderfully aromatic and comforting, served with a refreshing coriander yogurt drizzle.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 7, 2025

Fragrant Tunisian Lablabi with Coriander Yogurt Drizzle — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup

For the Coriander Yogurt Drizzle

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 303 kcal
Protein: 12.3 g
Carbs: 38.1 g
Fat: 11.9 g
Fiber: 10.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1210 kcal
Protein: 49.1 g
Carbs: 152.5 g
Fat: 47.6 g
Fiber: 40.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight	720	39	121	11	35
6 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
4 garlic cloves minced	18	1	4	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	1
1 teaspoon ground coriander	5	0.5	1	0.1	1
1 tablespoon harissa	20	0	3	1	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 cup plain yogurt	150	8	11	8	0
2 tablespoons fresh coriander finely chopped	2	0.2	0.5	0	0.2
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh coriander leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Chickpeas

1
Drain and Rinse Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
2
Add Chickpeas to Pot
Add chickpeas and 6 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer Chickpeas
Reduce heat and simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender.
Tip: Ensure chickpeas are fully cooked before seasoning further.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat Olive Oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
3
Toast and Add Spices
Stir in cumin, coriander, and harissa, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Tip: Toast spices lightly before adding for enhanced flavor.

How to Make Fragrant Tunisian Lablabi with Coriander Yogurt Drizzle

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Soup
Add cooked chickpeas to the soup base along with their cooking liquid, simmering for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
2
Making the Yogurt Drizzle
Mix yogurt, coriander, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl, and chill until serving.