MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP

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Make and share this Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons safflower oil
2 carrots, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chop fine (1/2 c)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinse, drain
3 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon cumin, Ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
toasted sesame seeds, minced scallions, finely chopped tomatoes (optional) or herbed garlic-flavored croutons (optional)

Steps:

  • In 4-5 quart saucepan, heat oil.
  • Add carrots, garlic, and onion; cook until tender.
  • Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, puree chickpeas, 1 cup of vegetable stock, tahini, and lemon juice.
  • Stir pureed mixture into saucepan.
  • Add remaining ingredients including vegetable stock.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Top with garnish if desired.
  • •VARIATIONS: Substitute olive oil for safflower oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 356.5, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.7

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