Soup with meatballs and chickpeas

6 servings

60 minutes

Meatball and chickpea soup is a hearty and aromatic dish from traditional European cuisine that incorporates Eastern spice notes. Tender meatballs infused with the warmth of cumin and coriander harmoniously combine with nutritious chickpeas and vegetables, creating a rich and warming flavor. Lemon zest adds a subtle citrus freshness, while coriander finishes the dish with a light herbal accent. This soup is perfect for cozy home lunches and dinners, filling the house with the aromas of spices and fragrant herbs. Ideal for cool evenings when you crave something warming and nourishing. Served hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice, transforming simple ingredients into true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 511.2
• Proteins: 23.4g
• Fats: 29.4g
• Carbohydrates: 39.1g

Ingredients

• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 1 tbsp
• Ground beef: 500 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Ground cumin (zira): pinch
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Potato: 200 g
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Tomato sauce: 20 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 6 stem
• Ground red pepper: pinch
• Ground cinnamon: pinch
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Chickpeas: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. Clean and chop 1 onion, mix with minced meat, add cumin and coriander, season with salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Ground beef: 500 g
   • Ground cumin (zira):  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Peel the carrots, zucchini, and potatoes, and cut them into cubes. Peel and chop the garlic and 1 onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Potato: 200 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Onion: 2 heads

3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and fry the meatballs. Remove.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

4. Fry the onion and garlic in the same oil. Sprinkle them with cinnamon, salt, and red pepper. Add potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. Fry for 2 minutes, then pour in tomato sauce and 500 ml of water. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Add meatballs and cook for another 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Ground cinnamon:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  pinch
   • Potato: 200 g
   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Tomato sauce: 20 g
   • Ground beef: 500 g

5. Wash the lemon, dry it, and grate the zest. Add half of the zest to the soup. Drizzle the soup with lemon juice. Sprinkle with coriander and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 6 stems

6. You can add pre-cooked chickpeas to the soup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chickpeas: 1 glass