Moroccon Style Chickpea Soup

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When I started the soup theme this month, my plan was to make more lentil, bean and grain soup so that I could replace my meals with them and spend lesser time in the kitchen. But I saw so many varieties of soups with different veggie combinations that I sidelined the grains and lentils and went after the veggies. So when I came across this recipe, I simply had to make it, especially since today is the penultimate day of the month long marathon.

This recipe is very similar to the Indian chole which is a regular accompaniment to rotis or puris or rice. It is a lot less spicy version and can be enjoyed with any flat bread of your choice. Mine was roti.

Serves 3

Recipe adapted from here

WHAT WE NEED

Chickpeas Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  1 1/2 cups

Olive oil Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  2 tbsp

Onion, finely chopped Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 1

Garlic, minced Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  1 tsp

Freshly ground toasted cumin Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 1 tsp

Chilly powder Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 1/2 tsp

Sugar Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 1/2 tsp

Tomatoes, chopped Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  2

Vegetable stock Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 2 cups

Salt

Coriander leaves Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β to garnish

 

WHAT TO DO

  • Soak the chickpeas overnight and pressure cook them the next morning for 2-3 whistles till they are completely cooked
  • Heat the oil and add the garlic and onion and saute on low flame till the onion turns soft
  • Add powdered cumin and chilly powder and mix well
  • Add salt and vegetable stock and 1 cup of the chickpeasΒ and bring to a boil
  • Mash the balance 1/2 cup of chickpeas with a potato masher or with your fingers to form a mushy mix
  • Add the balance chickpeas to the pan and mix well
  • Simmer for 12-15 minutes till the soup becomes slightly thick
  • Turn off the heat and adjust seasoning, if required
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with any flatbread
  • Enjoy!

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This post is part of the September Mega Marathon under the theme – Soups.

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