Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) - African Recipe
Lablabi is a comforting, flavorful chickpea soup and a beloved staple in Tunisian homes. Originally a breakfast dish for laborers, it's now enjoyed at all times of the day. Lablabi is often served in a communal bowl, uniting family or friends in the warmth of shared sustenance. The dish is typically accompanied by a cup of mint tea, and it's customary to mop up the soup with chunks of stale bread, turning the bread into a delicious, flavorful sponge. The experience is not just about the taste, but also about the joy of sharing and the invigorating aromas that fill the room.
Ingredients
- 200g (1 cup) Dried chickpeas Choose chickpeas that are uniform in size and free from cracks
- 4 cloves Garlic (thoum) Select fresh, firm bulbs with unbroken skin
- 2 tbsp Harissa (Tunisian hot chili pepper paste) Adjust to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier soup
- 4 slices, torn into chunks Day-old bread (khobz) Traditionally, Tunisian baguette or other crusty bread is used
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Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)
Updated on 03/23/2025
Lablabi is a comforting, flavorful chickpea soup and a beloved staple in Tunisian homes. Originally a breakfast dish for laborers, it's now enjoyed at all times of the day. Lablabi is often served in a communal bowl, uniting family or friends in the warmth of shared sustenance. The dish is typically accompanied by a cup of mint tea, and it's customary to mop up the soup with chunks of stale bread, turning the bread into a delicious, flavorful sponge. The experience is not just about the taste, but also about the joy of sharing and the invigorating aromas that fill the room.
Ingredients
- 200g (1 cup) Dried chickpeas (Choose chickpeas that are uniform in size and free from cracks)
- 4 cloves Garlic (thoum) (Select fresh, firm bulbs with unbroken skin)
- 2 tbsp Harissa (Tunisian hot chili pepper paste) (Adjust to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier soup)
- 4 slices, torn into chunks Day-old bread (khobz) (Traditionally, Tunisian baguette or other crusty bread is used)
Instructions
No instructions available.
Nutrition Info:
- fatApproximately 5g per serving
- fiberApproximately 13g per serving
- sodiumApproximately 500mg per serving
- proteinApproximately 12g per serving
- caloriesApproximately 300 per serving
- carbohydratesApproximately 50g per serving