Algerian Chorba (Vegetarian)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 3
Authentic Algerian Chorba (Vegetarian) recipe for your meatless meal
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots , cut into large pieces
1 large potato , cut into large pieces
1 1/2 cups butternut squash , cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons bulgher wheat
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
pepper , to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
290
Sugar
7g
Fat
8g
Chorba is a traditional soup from Algeria, North Africa. Algerian Chorba is usually a meat-based soup made with lamb, chicken or beef, but for this recipe, we'll make a vegetarian version of the dish. The soup is a healthy and delicious way to nourish your body with a variety of vegetables and spices. This soup is also a great comfort food to warm you up on cold winter days. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main course with a side of crusty bread or couscous. Let's get cooking!

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
2.Add the cilantro, carrot, potato, butternut squash, and tomato paste. Sauté for 5 minutes.
3.Add the garbanzo beans, bulgher wheat, water, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4.Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Puree the soup to a smooth consistency using an immersion blender or regular blender.
5.Return the soup to the pot and heat gently. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

PROS

This soup is flavorful, hearty, and filling.
It is a complete meal and satisfies hunger pangs for a long time.

As a vegetarian soup, it is a great way to get the recommended daily intake of vegetables rather than meat.

It is easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available.

CONS

The main ingredients of the soup are starchy vegetables, which can raise blood sugar levels for people with diabetes or other metabolic issues.

The soup contains garbanzo beans, which are not suitable for a low FODMAP diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is full of essential nutrients and provides several health benefits. The vegetables and garbanzo beans in the soup are an excellent source of fiber, which can aid digestion and prevent constipation.
The soup contains beta-carotene from the butternut squash and carrots, which are beneficial for eye health and immune function.
The spices in the soup such as paprika and cayenne pepper have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They can help reduce chronic inflammation and its related diseases.

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