Aromatic Moroccan Chickpea Soup
This hearty Moroccan Chickpea Soup is a warm embrace in a bowl. Loaded with nutrient-rich chickpeas, vibrant tomatoes, and sweet carrots, it's brilliantly seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Each spoonful tantalizes your taste buds with rich flavors and fragrant aromas, making it a perfect meal for any season.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrots; cook for another 3 minutes.
- 4.
Add the cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, stirring to coat the vegetables.
- 5.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chickpeas, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- 6.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7.
Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
