ALGERIAN CHORBA (VEGETARIAN)

Algerian Chorba (Vegetarian) image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 one cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, cut into large pieces
1 large potato, cut into large pieces
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons bulgher wheat
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Add cilantro and veggies and spices and stir it around, then add water and cover.
Let cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Take vegetables out when tender and mash or puree, then return to the pot.
Add tomato paste, garbanzos, and bulgher wheat, cook another 10- 15 minutes. Add additional water if necessary (if soup looks too thick while cooking).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 434.6, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.5