Best 11 Moroccan Chickpea Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with our tantalizing Moroccan Chickpea Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a vibrant blend of traditional Moroccan spices, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato broth. Our carefully curated collection of recipes provides you with a step-by-step guide to create this authentic Moroccan dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Morocco with our diverse selection of recipes. From the classic Moroccan Chickpea Soup to variations that cater to different dietary preferences, we have something for everyone to savor. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion feast, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your needs.

For those seeking a traditional experience, our classic Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe captures the essence of this beloved dish. With a combination of aromatic spices, chickpeas, and tender vegetables, this soup is sure to warm your soul and transport you to the bustling markets of Morocco.

For a lighter and healthier take on this classic, our Moroccan Chickpea Soup with Quinoa recipe incorporates the goodness of quinoa for added protein and fiber. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a nutritious and satisfying meal without compromising on flavor.

If you're short on time, our Moroccan Chickpea Soup Instant Pot recipe has you covered. This quick and convenient method utilizes the power of the Instant Pot to deliver a flavorful and hearty soup in a fraction of the time. Simply toss in the ingredients, set it and forget it, and enjoy a delicious meal in no time.

For those with dietary restrictions, our Moroccan Chickpea Soup Vegan recipe offers a plant-based version of this classic dish. With a creamy coconut milk base and an array of flavorful spices, this vegan soup is a delightful and satisfying option for those seeking a meatless meal.

No matter your dietary preferences or time constraints, our collection of Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove or Instant Pot, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Morocco.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup image

Chickpeas seem to call out for Moroccan spices, so that's what they get here. I make this soup really chunky and hearty.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, medium diced
6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions begin to turn translucent; lower heat if browning starts to occur. Add spices and saute a minute or so. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and sugar. Season with a couple pinches of salt and 10 grinds fresh pepper. Stir well. Chickpeas should be just covered with liquid. If level is shy, add some water so the chickpeas are just covered.
  • Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat. 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.
  • Season again, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Serve soup, drizzled lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.

MOROCCAN LAMB, LENTIL, AND CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup image

I made this for my make-ahead cooking group "The Make-Ahead Mamas'" holiday soup swap. The wonderful traditional Moroccan cinnamon-spice combination is lovely with the ground lamb and sweet potatoes, and the chopped apricots or cranberries add a surprising tart sweetness with every few bites. Whenever I make this recipe, I make a double (or triple!) batch and freeze a few portions.

Provided by BusySpoons

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14 ounce) can organic beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can organic chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped dried apricots
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix ground lamb, cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder together in a bowl. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add spiced lamb mixture. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add consomme, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, and honey. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, lentils, apricots, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Bring soup just to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1303.5 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

MOROCCAN LENTIL AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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One of the best vegetable soups I've had in ages! Extremely easy to make and very cheap (leave out the saffron if you don't already have any)! This lemony, peppery soup is traditionally enjoyed at the end of a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This is a vegetarian version of the thick and aromatic soup. More like a stew. From the 2/2007 issue of Canadian House & Home.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pinch saffron (large pinch, crumbled)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, pureed
1 cup brown lentils
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup vermicelli, broken (or orzo or other small pasta)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery and cook, covered, for 7-10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, hot pepper sauce and saffron. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in noodles and simmer, covered, about 7 minutes longer or until noddles are just tender. In bowl, whisk flour, and 1 cup water until smooth. Whisk flour mixture into soup and simmer, stirring often, for 2-4 minutes or until soup is thickened and no raw flour taste remains.
  • Stir in half of the parsley and cilantro, and all of the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding up to 1/2 tsp more salt if needed. Garnish with remaining parsley and cilantro.

MOROCCAN SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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An easy, velvety soup with complex delicious spice tastes, would make a wonderful start to a dinner party or a great lunch. Got this off the web ages ago and can't remember the name of the site. May need more lemon juice if the potatoes and carrots are really sweet so taste at the end, and I used more spices as I like a deeper flavour.

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
600 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
500 g carrots, peeled and sliced
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
300 g chickpeas
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spices and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • add sweet potato and carrot and sweat well for 10 minutes.
  • add stock and cover, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add chick peas and simmer for further 10 mins until chick peas are tender.
  • Blend until smooth, season well with salt and fresh black pepper and add lemon juice to taste.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Chickpea Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Pasta     Tomato     Chickpea     Fall     Cilantro     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas
8 cups water
1 (35-oz) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small celery rib (including leaves), finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups vegetable broth (preferably organic) or chicken broth
1 cup lentils
2 oz dried _capellini,_broken into 1-inch pieces, or fine egg noodles (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare chickpeas:
  • Soak chickpeas in water to cover by 2 inches 8 to 12 hours.
  • Drain chickpeas and rinse well. Transfer to a large saucepan and add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool chickpeas and drain, reserving cooking liquid. You should have about 2 1/2 cups liquid (if not, add more water).
  • Coarsely purée tomatoes in a food processor.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato purée, 1/3 cup cilantro, chickpeas with reserved liquid, vegetable broth, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley, remaining 1/3 cup cilantro, and salt to taste.

HASA AL HUMMUS -- MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP



Hasa Al Hummus -- Moroccan Chickpea Soup image

Hasa Al Hummus is a wonderful Moroccan vegetarian soup for a comforting winter warmer. Morocco adores her soups though there are not a million varieties. Many recipes online may taste good though are faux or Moroccan "style" soups. I can guarantee that from me what you get is completely authentic Moroccan fare. I owe this to those interested in Moroccan food/cooking that is authentic. This is a very simple basic soup as most Moroccan foods are. Go to a touristy, especially a fancy one, spot and you will get French food with Moroccan influences; not how we eat every day. We eat Moroccan food perhaps with a French influence or two though never vice versa. My housemaid Nasiha who is approximately 60 taught me this recipe. I say approximately as many in Morocco do not know their birthday. Whip this up like we do and enjoy! In a pinch you can use canned chickpeas. They are acceptable, merely omit the first cooking hour. As an aside, here, hummus is the word for chickpea, not the dip/spread.

Provided by Hajar Elizabeth

Categories     Beans

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight
8 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and diced (optional)
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 small hot pepper, chopped finely
1/2 cup fresh coriander, leaf chopped finely
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a soup pot combine the chickpeas and water and bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 1 hour.
  • While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onions, garlic, and hot pepper (we use a small straight pickled hot pepper from a jar) until they barely take on color; very slightly browned.
  • Add the mixture and the remainder of the ingredients to the soup pot and simmer 1 hour or until the chickpeas are soft. You don't want a "bite" to the chickpeas but firm and creamy.
  • NB: The preparation time does not include soaking the chickpeas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 800, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 7.8

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKPEA OR GARBANZO SOUP



Moroccan Spiced Chickpea or Garbanzo Soup image

Although my son hates chickpeas the rest of us loves them, so i guess he has to suffer occasionally! This recipe came out of looking for just the right recipe to get the flavors that I was looking for. I discovered that you have to temper yogurt before you add it and there are a couple of methods to do that. One is bringing the yogurt to room temperature and stirring well before adding it to the soup and make sure not to boil it. The other was adding some cornstarch and water to the yogurt before adding it. There are other methods involving eggs, but I'm not too keen on eggs in soup. I haven't tried the tempering yet and the first attempt at making this the yogurt curdled, but we ate it anyway and the flavors were good, so I will make it again and either temper the yogurt or add it at each serving. I also understand that if you reheat the soup it may curdle if you put the yogurt in before heating, so keep that in mind. You can also add celery and carrots, but I wanted to keep it simple and not overpower the other flavors.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, minced fine
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable broth
pepper
1 lb potato, cleaned and chopped into smallish pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
4 large tomatoes, sliced thick and cut in half or
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup yogurt, tempered (see description) or 1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Saute onions in in oil on med heat for about 3 mins in a dutch oven.
  • Add garlic, ginger and all of the spices up to the salt and saute another minute.
  • Add broth and bring to a light boil making sure to scrape any bits off of the bottom of pot.
  • Add potatoes, chickpeas and tomatoes then bring heat down to med-low. Cook until potatoes are fork tender about 10-15 minutes.
  • Take off heat, add lemon juice and stir.
  • Add yogurt a little bit at a time and stir.
  • Stir in cilantro.
  • Serve with naan or chapati.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 1002, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 12.4

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup image

I got this from the February 2005 issue of BBC Good Food and adjusted slightly for our tastes. I'm not sure how authentically Moroccan it is (when we were there we didn't come across any soups like this) but it definitely has those north-African flavours and best of all it is super healthy for you. If you don't have harissa you can use your favourite hot sauce or chili pepper.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 -2 teaspoon harissa, to taste
600 ml hot vegetable stock
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
200 g broad beans, shelled (frozen are okay)
1/2 juice and lemon, zest of
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil and then fry the onion and celery until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the cumin and fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn up the heat and add the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas and harissa.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Throw in the broad beans and lemon juice and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the broad beans are tender.
  • Season again and then ladle into bowls.
  • Top with a bit of lemon zest and chopped coriander or parsley.
  • Serve with your favourite bread.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Chickpea Soup image

Clipped from the AJC, this recipe is from Cafe Intermezzo in Dunwoody, GA. A hint of cinnamon and cumin gives this simple soup its exotic aroma. Instead of adding the spinach to the pot, Chef Todd Wilczewski likes to add it to each bowl and pour the hot soup over it, just to wilt it. Note: for a slightly thicker base and to help the flavors meld, puree about a third of the soup in a blender and then return it to the soup pot.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, small, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
15 ounces diced tomatoes
30 ounces chickpeas, canned, drained
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
salt & fresh ground pepper
4 cups spinach, fresh, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, cinnamon, paprika, cumin and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth and sugar. Simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, divide spinach among 6 serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over the spinach and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN LENTIL AND CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup image

Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Soup/Stew     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 batch 2 tsp ground coriander ;2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin ;1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup olive oil ;1 large onion chopped fine ;2 ribs celery chopped fine; 5 cloves garlic pressed ;1 tbsp ginger grated ;1/2 cup cilantro minced; 1/4 cup parsley minced; 4 cups chicken broth or ; 4 cups water ;1 can chickpeas 15 ounces, rinsed ;1 cup brown lentils picked over and rinsed ;1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces ;1/2 cup orzo ;4 oz Swiss chard cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tbsp lemon juice;1/4 cup cilantro minced; 1/4 cup parsley minced ;1 tsp salt or to taste, use grey salt if available; pepper to taste ;lemon wedges; harissa

Steps:

  • Preheat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and add the onion and celery once the oil starts to shimmer. Cook and stir frequently for about 7-8 minutes. The veggies should just start to brown at this point. (It's nice to sip on a drink during this step.) 3 Bring the heat down to medium and add the garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant. 4 Push the veggies to the perimeter of the pot and add the spice mix to the center. Bloom the spices by mixing over the heat for about 1 minute, then mix the spices into the veggies. 5 Add the cilantro and parsley. Stir and cook for about 1 minute. 6 Add the broth, water, chickpeas, and lentils. Increase the heat to high and stir to combine. Once the mixture starts to simmer, drop the heat to medium low. Partially cover the pot and cook for about 20 minutes until the lentils become tender. 7 Add the tomatoes and orzo. Increase the heat to high again and stir to combine. Once the soup simmers, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, for 7 minutes. 8 Mix in the chard and cook partially covered for about 5 more minutes. 9 Transfer the pot away from the heat and add lemon juice, cilantro, and parsley (save a few pinches of herbs to garnish individual bowls). Season with salt and pepper. 10 Top each bowl with some herbs and serve with a lemon wedge on the side. Garnish with harissa if available.

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKPEA SOUP



MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKPEA SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Sauté

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, medium diced
6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions begin to turn translucent; lower heat if browning starts to occur. Add spices and saute a minute or so. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and sugar. Season with a couple pinches of salt and 10 grinds fresh pepper. Stir well. Chickpeas should be just covered with liquid. If level is shy, add some water so the chickpeas are just covered. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes. Remove soup from heat. 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. Season again, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve soup, drizzled lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use the best quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Soak the chickpeas overnight before cooking them. This will help them cook more evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Roast the vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will caramelize them and give them a lovely smoky flavor.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will provide a flavorful base for your soup.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkling of fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. This will add extra flavor and texture to the soup.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chickpea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make soup, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With its combination of chickpeas, vegetables, and spices, this soup is a healthy and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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