Atlas Mountain Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, bell pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and parsley. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra parsley, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Atlas Mountain Soup is a traditional Moroccan dish, typically served as a starter or side dish.
• This soup is full of flavor from the herbs and spices, as well as the vegetables and chickpeas.
• The soup can be made vegan by omitting the chicken broth and using vegetable broth.