NORTH AFRICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP
This thick, hearty soup is adapted from a more complex Algerian dish that includes several types of beans and a spherical type of couscous called muhammas, for which I substitute vermicelli.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain the soaked chick peas and set aside. Tie half the cilantro sprigs into a bundle with the dried red chili, and chop the rest. Set aside the chopped cilantro.
- Heat the oil in a large bean pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic, paprika, and turmeric. Stir together for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes, and their juice. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and the mixture is fragrant. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. Add the cilantro bundle, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add the squash, a generous amount of salt, and the harissa or cayenne, and continue to simmer for another hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add the vermicelli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cilantro bundle. Stir in the remaining cilantro and the mint, adjust salt and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1214 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Bobot Diamante
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Agha Agha
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love the combination of beans and squash, and the spices give it a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sheku Kamara
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bean soups, but this one is really good. The squash adds a nice sweetness and the spices give it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Samantha Bonnie Elizabeth
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the spices. I will definitely be making this again.
dancer nepal
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Maydup Nam
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love the combination of beans and squash, and the spices give it a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bean soups, but this one is really good. The squash adds a nice sweetness and the spices give it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Farhan Chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the spices. I will definitely be making this again.
Masixole Kete
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is really hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaylin Perils
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of beans and squash, and the spices give it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.