This Moroccan Chickpea Soup is very healthy and nutritious. Containing gentle warming Moroccan flavours, that are full of immune supporting ingredients.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1/2 cup red capsicum, minced
3/4 cup onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp cumin
450gms cooked chickpeas
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp turmeric
3 cups vegetable stock
dash cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp parsley, minced
Sea salt
Method
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Heat oil over medium heat. Sauté carrots, onion, red capsicum, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until just starting to become tender, about 6 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place chickpeas, 1 cup stock, and lemon juice in blender and purée until smooth.
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Add cumin to vegetables and stir for 30 seconds, then add chickpea purée, remaining stock, ground pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. Increase to high heat, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Add parsley, taste, and adjust seasonings.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with cracked pepper, and a parsley sprig.
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