Falafel and Tomato Soup with Feta Cheese
Falafel and Tomato Soup with Feta Cheese is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of crispy falafel balls, tangy tomato soup, and creamy feta cheese. It is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
To start, drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a food processor. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, and pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour, parsley, and cilantro.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the falafel balls. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until it is smooth.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the falafel balls and crumbled feta cheese. The soup is warm and comforting, with a rich tomato flavor that is perfectly balanced by the crispy falafel balls and creamy feta cheese. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party with friends.
Type of dish: Soup and Appetizer
Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese
