TUNISIAN SOUP WITH CHARD AND EGG NOODLES

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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Dinner     Lunch     Chickpea     Winter     Chard     Noodle     Simmer     Coffee Grinder     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pound Swiss chard, stems and center ribs chopped and leaves coarsely chopped (reserve separately)
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 quarts rich and flavorful chicken stock ; or 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth diluted with 3 cups water
1 to 2 tablespoons harissa or other hot sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed
4 ounce fine egg noodles (about 1 1/2 cups)
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat, stirring, until deeply fragrant and dark brown (be careful not to burn). Cool, then grind to a powder in grinder.
  • Cook chard stems, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add stock, harissa, and lemon juice and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Add chard leaves, chickpeas, and noodles with 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Serve soup sprinkled with remaining cumin.

M Qasam buner
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This soup was okay. The flavors were not as strong as I expected and the egg noodles were a bit too soft. I would not make this soup again.


Kabor Hossen Rodro
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I was really excited to try this soup, but I was disappointed. The flavors were bland and the egg noodles were overcooked. I would not recommend this soup.


Jessica Maness
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and the egg noodles are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Cenaida Andy
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used kale instead of chard and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gullam Abass
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors are amazing and the egg noodles add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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