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Tunisian Lablabi with Chickpeas and Harissa

Experience the flavors of Tunisia with this comforting and spicy chickpea soup, brought to life with a kick of harissa and a squeeze of lemon.

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·By Troy·
Tunisian Lablabi with Chickpeas and Harissa
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chickpeas

  1. 1

    Drain soaked chickpeas

    Drain the soaked chickpeas and place in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Cover with water and salt

    Cover with fresh water and add the salt.

  3. 3

    Boil and simmer

    Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour until tender.

Preparing the Harissa Paste

  1. 1

    Blend ingredients

    Blend soaked chilies with garlic, caraway seeds, and salt until smooth.

  2. 2

    Incorporate olive oil

    Slowly add olive oil while blending to make a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Store the paste

    Store in a clean jar covered with a layer of olive oil.

How to Make Tunisian Lablabi with Chickpeas and Harissa

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Make the Lablabi Broth

    Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add tomatoes, and cook until soft.

  2. 2

    Combine with Chickpeas

    Add cooked chickpeas with water to the onion-tomato mixture.

  3. 3

    Finish and Simmer

    Stir in cumin powder and lemon juice, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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