CHICKPEA AND POTATO SOUP

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We are currently in Kunanurra Western Australia where they grow great chickpeas. I found this recipe on a leaflet in a bag of chickpeas I just bought. Prep time doesn't take the soaking of the chickpeas into account.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked dried garbanzo beans, soaked for 12 hours, drained
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Put chickpeas onions and 8 cups of water into a pot and bring to the boil.
  • Cover partially, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the potatoes, salt, spices and another 3/4 cup of water.
  • Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for a further 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, check to see if it needs more salt and pepper, then serve with a sprinkle of parsley over each bowl of soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 16.6, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 7, Protein 11.1

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