Leblebi Soup
Leblebi Soup from Tunisia.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 1 hr
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- Mild
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Leblebi Soup is listed as vegetarian from Tunisia. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
10 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Olive oil30 ml
- Chickpeas250 g
- Vegetable stock1½ l
- Cumin4.9 ml
- Garlic5 clove
- Salt2½ ml
- Harissa spice4.9 ml
- Black pepperto taste
- Lime½
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
Step 2
Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to the pot together with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
Step 3
Simmer for 30 minutes. In the meantime toast the cumin in a small ungreased frying pan, then grind them in a mortar.
30 min
Step 4
Add the garlic and salt and pound to a fine paste. Add the paste and the harissa to the soup and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
30 min
Step 5
Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 234 kcal
- Protein
- 10.2 g
- Carbs
- 26.3 g
- Fat
- 10.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6 g
- Fibre
- 5.8 g
- Sugar
- 6.3 g
- Sodium
- 1676 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
lime → lemon
Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Leblebi Soup take?
1 hr 15 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Stockpot, Mortar and pestle.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. lime → lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.