My absolute favorite dish to make during fall and winter. The piquant harissa combined with the vegetables infuses this soup with a truly restorative quality.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 92 / Protein 5g / Carbohydr. 13g / Fat 2g
Ingredients (6 servings)
250 g chickpeas (cooked, drained) 400 g canned tomatoes (chopped) 250 g cherry tomatoes 2 carrots 3 stalks celery 2 red onions 2 stalks green onions 1 lemon 0.25 bunch mint 0.25 bunch cilantro 500 ml water 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cinnamon 1.5 tsp harissa chili paste salt pepper
Utensils
large saucepan, hand blender, cutting board, knife
Wine Tip
Sauvignon Blanc
A light, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, with a touch of residual sugar, offers a refreshing balance to the starchy chickpeas. The wine’s slight sweetness gently counteracts the spiciness of the dish and cleanses the palate.
Step 1
Halve cherry tomatoes. Cut carrot and celery into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice onion and green onion. Quarter lemon. Roughly chop mint and cilantro.
cutting board, knife
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250 g cherry tomatoes / 2 carrots / 3 stalks celery / 2 red onions / 2 stalks green onion / 2 stalks green onions / 1 lemon / 0.25 bunch mint / 0.25 bunch cilantro
Step 2
In a large saucepan, bring chickpeas and water to a boil and cook for approx. 5–10 min.
large saucepan
250 g chickpeas / 500 ml water
Step 3
Add canned tomatoes, turmeric, cinnamon, and harissa to pan. Juice lemon into pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
400 g canned tomatoes / 400 g canned tomatoes (chopped) / 1 tsp turmeric / 1 tsp cinnamon / 1 lemon / 1.5 tsp harissa chili paste / salt / pepper
Step 4
Using a hand blender, briefly puree soup to thicken it slightly.
hand blender
Step 5
Add tomatoes, carrots, green onions, red onions, cilantro, mint, and celery to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for approx. 3–5 min. until the vegetables are firm to the bite. Enjoy with a dollop of homemade crème fraîche or some soy yoghurt as a vegan option!
salt / pepper
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