Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried chickpeas
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Harissa paste
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 4 slices Crusty bread

Instructions

1. 1Soak chickpeas overnight in water. Drain and rinse.
2. 2In a large pot, combine chickpeas with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until chickpeas are tender.
3. 3While chickpeas are cooking, heat olive oil in a small pan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cumin and harissa paste and cook for another minute.
4. 4Add the garlic-spice mixture to the chickpea soup. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Serve hot with crusty bread.

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