Tunisian Lablabi – Authentic Spiced Chickpea Soup | El Manar

Ingredients

• 400 grams dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (for soaking)
• 2 liters water or vegetable stock
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin (kamoun)
• 2 teaspoons harissa (to taste)
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.3 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 stale bread (baguette or country loaf, torn into chunks)
• 4 eggs
• 160 grams canned tuna in olive oil (e.g. El Manar, optional topping)
• 1 tablespoon capers (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or coriander (chopped)