Tunisian Lablabi
This hearty Tunisian chickpea soup, known as Lablabi, is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish. It features tender chickpeas simmered in a spiced broth, traditionally served over day-old bread and topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a warming meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 298 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1,000 mlwater
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspharissa
- 1 tspcumin, ground
- 0.5 tspcoriander, ground
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
- 0.5 pcslemon, juiced
for serving
- 4 slicerustic bread, day-old, torn into pieces
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
- 2 tbspolive oil(optional)
Equipment
large pot · dutch oven · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the chickpeas, water, minced garlic, harissa, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven.
About 5 min
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
About 2 min
- 4
To serve, place torn pieces of rustic bread into individual serving bowls.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Day-old bread works best for soaking up the broth.
- 5
Ladle the hot lablabi over the bread in each bowl.
About 1 min
- 6
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, before serving immediately.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A sprinkle of extra cumin or harissa can be added for more spice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 297.5kcal
- Protein
- 10.5g
- Carbs
- 41.7g
- Fat
- 10.7g
- Fibre
- 8g
- Sugar
- 6.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover lablabi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency.
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