This traditional Hasa Al-Hummus is a comforting, protein-packed soup that warms the soul on chilly days. Made with tender chickpeas slow-cooked until creamy, it features a rich base of sautéed onions, garlic, and fiery hot peppers. The blend of mustard seeds and fresh coriander adds a distinctive, earthy warmth and bright herbal finish. ItâÂÂs a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a satisfying lunch, this soup is simple to prepare yet deeply flavorful, offering a true taste of Mediterranean home cooking without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Chickpea Soup – Hasa Al-Hummus
Description
This traditional Hasa Al-Hummus is a comforting, protein-packed soup that warms the soul on chilly days. Made with tender chickpeas slow-cooked until creamy, it features a rich base of saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, and fiery hot peppers. The blend of mustard seeds and fresh coriander adds a distinctive, earthy warmth and bright herbal finish. ItâÂÂs a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a satisfying lunch, this soup is simple to prepare yet deeply flavorful, offering a true taste of Mediterranean home cooking without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the soaked and drained chickpeas and 8 cups of water in a large saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
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While the chickpeas simmer, heat olive oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onions, garlic, and finely chopped hot pepper to the pan.
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Stir-fry the aromatics until the onions are soft and beginning to brown.
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Transfer the fried onion mixture into the saucepan with the chickpeas.
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Stir in the coriander leaves, salt, pepper, and ground mustard seeds.
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Cover the saucepan and continue to cook over medium heat for another 30 minutes, or until chickpeas are tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 131.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.3g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.