TUNISIAN SOUP WITH CHARD AND EGG NOODLES

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I found this at epicurious who got it from gourmet. The North African hot sauce called harissa lends this soup its beautiful brick-red color, as well as a deep, spicy warmth that isn't the least bit aggressive. For a supper that's both robust and rejuvenating, chard, chickpeas, and noodles go into the pot, too.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Chard

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 lb 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
1 -2 tablespoon harissa (to taste) or 1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
4 ounces fine egg noodles (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 lemon wedges, for accompaniment

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 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add stock, harissa, and lemon juice and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Add chard leaves, chickpeas, and noodles with 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve soup sprinkled with remaining cumin.
  • note:.
  • Soup, without noodles, can be made 3 days ahead and chilled (covered once cool). Bring to a simmer and cook noodles in soup before serving.

Tazmin Perceval
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The broth is rich and flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Emma House
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and it was ready for dinner.


KUUL Aidman
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chard is hidden in the broth and the egg noodles make it more appealing to kids.


Xamse Muuse
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The soup was good, but I found the egg noodles to be a bit too soft. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Raymond Abaci
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices, such as cumin or paprika, to give it more flavor.


Mduduzi Makhoba
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chard. The egg noodles add a nice touch of heartiness. I would recommend adding a bit of salt and pepper to taste.


Arsen Chebotar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Dodo Bird
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. The chard added a nice touch of bitterness, which balanced out the sweetness of the carrots and onions. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lindiwe Emma
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The egg noodles were a great addition and gave the soup a unique texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Waad Elfky
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors! The chard and egg noodles complemented each other perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. It was a perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


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