GREEK CHICKPEA SOUP - SOUPA REVITHIA

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Simple and tasty soup. Great for Vegetarians. Preparation time is soaking time for chickpeas (overnight).

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Beans

Time 14h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons baking soda
6 cups water
3 white onions, finely chopped
1 pinch dried dill
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 small lemons

Steps:

  • Soak chickpeas overnight in 6 cups water.
  • Drain and rub with baking soda. Let sit 10 min and then rub off skins and rinse well.
  • Place chickpeas in 4 qt pot with 6 cups water. Bring to boil. Remove froth.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add onions and dill. If you have fresh dill, use 1 Tbsp.
  • Simmer 2 hours or until tender.
  • Add salt, pepper and olive oil.
  • Serve with lemon wedges or you can squeeze juice of lemons into soup before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1251, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 8, Protein 11.5

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