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Recipe

Harissa Chickpea and Carrot Soup

A warming chickpea and carrot soup with mild harissa, cumin, and lemon. Blending a small portion gives body while keeping most chickpeas whole.

Prep
12 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
42 minutes
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Fresh everyday cooking

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook onion and carrot in oil for 8 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, harissa, and cumin and stir for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add chickpeas and stock and simmer for 18 minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend two ladles of soup until smooth and return them to the pot.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 2 minutes, turn off the heat, add lemon juice, and taste.

Cooking Tips

  • Harissa varies in heat, so begin with less and adjust near the end.
  • Rinsing canned chickpeas removes excess brine.

By Aqwa Recipes · Published 2026-09-26 · Updated 2026-09-26

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare harissa chickpea and carrot soup ahead?

Prepare the components that hold well in advance, cool perishable food promptly, and complete the final cooking or assembly near serving for the best texture.

What should I check before serving?

Harissa varies in heat, so begin with less and adjust near the end. Taste when safe, confirm doneness, and adjust seasoning in small amounts.