Tunisian · Recette
Tunisian Mechlouch Egg and Bread Soup
Mechlouch is a rustic Tunisian egg-and-bread soup flavoured with harissa, garlic, caraway and dried mint.
Servings4 servings
02
Method
- 01Crush the garlic with caraway and a pinch of salt.
- 02Mix the harissa and tomato paste with a cup of water.
- 03Heat the olive oil in a pot, add both mixtures and stir for a few minutes.
- 04Pour in the remaining water and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add crumbled dried mint and adjust the salt.
- 05Beat the eggs lightly and pour them gradually into the broth while stirring gently.
- 06Place toasted bread cubes in bowls and ladle the piping-hot soup over them.
Notes
Serve immediately with a final drizzle of olive oil.