CHICKPEA SOUP (IRAQ)

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Low in calories and fat. Taken from www.fooddownunder.com. Note: cooking time does not include soaking.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chickpeas
9 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Soak chickpeas in the water overnight.
  • In a saucepan, bring chickpeas and their soaking water to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
  • In a separate pan, stir-fry the onions and garlic in the butter until they begin to brown.
  • Add the cilantro leaves and stir-fry for a few moments longer, then add the contents of the frying pan and the remaining ingredients to the chickpeas.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until the chickpeas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 156.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.6

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