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Lebanese Cold Vegetable Soup

Lebanese Cold Vegetable Soup

Wael Al-Mansouri
Wael Al-MansouriChef
LunchDinnerAppetizersSnacksVegetablesSoupsFor Athletesالجمهورية اللبنانية / Levantine
Tastes:SourHerbal
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2
Cost
Medium
Calories
220 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • ChickpeasChickpeas
    1 can
  • Green onions or one medium white onion or leeks
    3 pieces
  • Oats, flakes
    0.5 cup
  • Crushed GarlicCrushed Garlic
    3 cloves
  • Tomato, diced
    1 piece
  • Water as needed
    0
  • ThymeThyme
    0
  • Cumin, ground
    1 teaspoon
  • Coriander, ground
    1 teaspoon
  • Chili PepperChili Pepper
    0
  • Lemon, juiced
    0.5 piece
  • Olive oilOlive oil
    0.3 cup
  • Pita bread or any type of flatbread
    1 loaf

Steps

  1. 1

    Chop the leeks and sauté (keeping some for garnish) in olive oil for a few minutes.

    Required Tools:
    Frying PanFrying Pan
    3 min
  2. 2

    Wash the chickpeas and add them to the leeks with one cup of water.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Add the cumin, coriander, and a little chili pepper, and simmer the mixture for 30 minutes or more.

    30 min
  4. 4

    Cut the pita bread into small squares using kitchen shears, then place them in a frying pan; brush with olive oil and bake in the oven at 135°C until the squares are toasted and golden; 30 seconds before the cooking time is up, sprinkle with thyme and mix the bread pieces.

    Required Tools:
    Kitchen ShearsKitchen Shears
    OvenOven
    10 min
  5. 5

    Add the oat flakes to the chickpea mixture and continue to simmer for 15 minutes; add the garlic paste and blend the mixture in a blender until the soup is slightly thick and creamy.

    Required Tools:
    BlenderBlender
    15 min
  6. 6

    Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning.

    2 min
  7. 7

    Serve the soup with diced tomatoes, finely chopped green onions, and seasoned toasted bread pieces with thyme flavor.

    5 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat10 g
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
ChickpeasChickpeasper 100g
Energy164 kcal
Protein8.86 g
Total Fat2.59 g
Carbohydrate27.4 g
Dietary Fiber7.6 g
Total Sugars4.8 g
Crushed GarlicCrushed Garlicper 100g
Energy149 kcal
Protein6.36 g
Total Fat0.5 g
Carbohydrate33.06 g
Dietary Fiber2.1 g
Total Sugars1 g
ThymeThymeper 100g
Energy276 kcal
Protein9.1 g
Total Fat7.4 g
Carbohydrate60.7 g
Dietary Fiber40 g
Total Sugars1 g
Chili PepperChili Pepperper 100g
Energy20 kcal
Protein1 g
Total Fat0.2 g
Carbohydrate4.7 g
Total Sugars2 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Vitamin C143.7 mg
Capsaicin250 mg
Olive oilOlive oilper 100g
Energy884 kcal
Total Fat100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalVegetarianVeganDairy-FreeDiabetic-FriendlyDiet
#Soup#Healthy#Vegan