Moroccan Style Chickpea Soup Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Moroccan-inspired chickpea soup, ready in under 30 minutes! This recipe, adapted from a BBC Good Food classic, delivers a taste of North Africa with warming spices and a healthy dose of chickpeas and broad beans. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a light lunch. Easily customizable to your spice preference – feel free to adjust the harissa or substitute with your favorite hot sauce.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 304.5 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Style Chickpea Soup

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How to Make Moroccan Style Chickpea Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Pour in 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock for a richer flavor), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), and 1 teaspoon harissa paste (or your preferred hot sauce).
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup fresh or frozen broad beans and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the broad beans are tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  8. Garnish with a sprinkle of lemon zest and chopped fresh coriander or parsley.
  9. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

4g

Carbs

16g