Moroccan Chickpea - Chicken Soup. This Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe is naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, it's super easy to Hi there! So excited to make this soup for dinner tonight with some tasty lemon-garlic chicken Love your recipes, one question on this Moroccan soup recipe, do I drain and rinse the chic peas ? The sharpness of the lemon is balanced by the warmth of the chickpeas, and we've added some basmati rice to give the soup more body. Moroccan Chickpea - Chicken Soup

You can cook Moroccan Chickpea - Chicken Soup using 17 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Moroccan Chickpea - Chicken Soup
  1. Prepare 1 cup of chickpea (Kabuli Chana), soaked overnight.
  2. Prepare 1/2 cup of boneless chicken.
  3. Prepare 2-3 tbsp. of rice, soaked for an hour.
  4. It’s 3-4 of tomatoes, pureed.
  5. It’s 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
  6. Prepare 1 of onion, chopped.
  7. It’s 1 tsp. of garlic, chopped.
  8. It’s 1 tsp. of ginger, chopped.
  9. You need 1 tsp. of tomato paste.
  10. Prepare to taste of salt.
  11. It’s 1 tsp. of paprika (I used Kashmiri red chilli).
  12. You need 1 tsp. of cumin powder.
  13. It’s 1 tsp. of five spice powder (I used garam masala powder).
  14. It’s 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon powder.
  15. You need 1 tsp. of grated lemon rind.
  16. Prepare 1 tsp. of coriander leaves to garnish.
  17. Prepare 1 tbsp. of olive oil to drizzle (opt).

Chickpeas seem to call out for Moroccan spices, so that's what they get here. I make this soup really chunky and hearty. Use a potato masher to mash up some of the chickpeas right in the pot. Stir in the spinach and let heat through until wilted, just a couple minutes.

Moroccan Chickpea - Chicken Soup step by step

  1. Pressure cook the chickpeas in 2 cups water for 5-6 whistles. Add the rice and chicken and further cook for 2 whistles. Keep aside..

  2. Heat oil in a pan. Saute the onion, ginger and garlic till they turn translucent. Add all the dry spices and stir fry for a few seconds..

  3. Add the tomato puree and tomato paste. Simmer, covered for 2-3 minutes on a low flame. Now add the cooked chickpea and lemon rind and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Switch off the flame..

  4. Drizzle some olive oil and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve in individual bowls for a heaty and a satisfying light meal..

This Moroccan chicken soup with chickpeas is one of those recipes that inspired me to make a vegetarian version of Moroccan soup. The chicken is poached in the liquid for the soup, so you don't need to worry about having pre-cooked chicken on hand. This also adds extra flavour to the broth. Perfect for cosy nights in with loved ones, this comforting and simple one-pot chicken soup is inspired by Moroccan flavours, adding a little warming spice. Moroccan Chickpea & Couscous Soup. to favorites.