RCI-VG.004.1462.001
Tunisian Tomato Soup with
yield 6 servigs
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- uncooked Chickpeas1 cupsoaked overnight (or 1 to 2 (15-ounce) cans Chickpeas)
- uncooked Lentils (any kind)1 cuprinsed and picked over
- 1 unit
- 2 tablespoons
- 4 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 to 3 unit
- 1 unit
- black pepper and Cayenne to taste1 unit
- 3 tablespoons
- Optional Toppings:1 unit
- 1 unit
- Minced fresh parsley or mint1 unit
- A few currants1 unit
Method
1
If using dried chickpeas, ensure they have been soaked overnight and drained. Rinse the lentils and pick through them to remove any debris or discolored pieces.
2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, turmeric, ground cumin, and bay leaves, stirring constantly to bloom the spices.
2 minutes
4
Add the drained chickpeas and rinsed lentils to the pot, stirring to coat them evenly with the spiced oil. Pour in the crushed tomatoes along with their juice, then add 6 cups of water and the salt.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, for 45–60 minutes until the chickpeas and lentils are completely tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to maintain a soup-like consistency.
50 minutes
6
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and cayenne to reach the desired heat level. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
7
Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves from the soup. For a thicker texture, lightly mash some of the legumes against the pot's side with the back of a spoon, or leave chunky as preferred.
8
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and offer yogurt, minced fresh parsley or mint, and a few currants as optional toppings for diners to customize their bowls.