Vegetarian chorba, the quintessential fragrant and flavorful soup!

Name: Vegetarian chorba, the quintessential fragrant and flavorful soup!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 14 oz whole peeled tomatoes (1 can); 2.5 oz vermicelli; 9 oz cooked chickpeas (drained, 1 can); 4 cups water; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1/2 bunch of parsley; A few mint leaves; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 pinch of ground cinnamon; Salt; Pepper

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Very Easy

45 min

124 Kcal

If you like comforting, spicy, and North African recipes, this chorba soup should be right up your alley! It is usually made with meat (mainly lamb or mutton), but here we've decided to offer you a vegetarian version. Hearty thanks to the chickpeas, you'll love it as a starter! Follow our step-by-step recipe below↓

Materials

A saucepan
An immersion blender
A cutting board
A knife
A wooden spoon
A ladle

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time30 min

In your saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil.
Add the peeled and chopped carrot, tomatoes, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley. Pour in the water, stir, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and blend everything with an immersion blender. Return the saucepan to the heat, add the chickpeas, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
Add the vermicelli pasta, mix and cook for 5 more minutes.
Pour your chorba soup into a deep bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped mint. Enjoy your meal!

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FAQ ❓

Can I add meat to this recipe?

Traditionally, this recipe is made with mutton or lamb. You can also add chicken, beef, veal, or fish.

How should I serve this recipe?

As in our recipe, you can sprinkle chopped mint over your chorba soup before serving. Many people also like to add a squeeze of lemon juice. Give it a try and tell us in the comments which you prefer :-)

How long can I keep this chorba soup?

You can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

Can I freeze chorba soup?

Yes! To defrost it, place the soup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring regularly.

Can I eat chorba soup during Ramadan?

Absolutely! Chorba soup is a popular choice for breaking the fast after a day without eating or drinking. Served at the start of the meal, it will whet your appetite for the rest of it :-)