Moroccan Chick Pea Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 Tablespoons Safflower oil

1 Medium Carrots, grated

1 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 Medium Onion, chop fine

15 Ounces Can Chick Peas, rinse,draine

3 Cups Vegetable stock

1/3 Cup Tahini

2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley

3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cumin

1/2 Teaspoon Black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon Thyme leaves

1/4 Teaspoon Powdered tumeric

1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


GARNISH: toasted sesame seeds, minced scallions, finely chopped tomatoes, or Herbed Garlic Croutons, optional In 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Add carrots, garlic, and onion; cook until tender. Set aside. Menawhile, in food processor, puree chick peas, 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


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