African soup with sesame and spices
4 servings
15 minutes
African soup with sesame and spices is a fragrant dish inspired by the warm flavors of the continent. Its roots trace back to North African culinary traditions where sesame and spices play a key role. The delicate texture of tahini blends with the rich aroma of coriander, cumin, and cardamom, creating a harmony of flavors. The addition of fresh vegetables, ginger, and cayenne pepper gives the soup a light spiciness and refreshing zest. An important detail is corn, which adds a slight sweetness and balances the bright notes of spices. This soup not only warms but also nourishes, perfectly pairing with bread or light sides. It is ideal for a cozy family dinner or an unusual gastronomic discovery.
1
Grind coriander, cumin, cardamom, and sesame in a coffee grinder.
- Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Caraway seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Sesame seeds: 0.5 glass
2
In a blender, mix tahini, spice seeds, finely chopped tomatoes, celery, onion, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Blend until smooth.
- Tahini: 8 tablespoons
- Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Caraway seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Cayenne pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
3
Place the mixture in plates. Sprinkle some corn in the center of each.
- Fresh corn kernels: 0.5 glass
4
Sprinkle with a small amount of cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
