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COOKING - HOMEMADE CHICKPEA SOUP

Vegan *** Gluten Free *** Low-Fat *** High Fiber *** Low-Carb

Warm and nice chickpea soup with vegetables. Perfect for a cold day!

Preparation time 20 mins – in total 1 hr and a bit more

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Soak the chickpeas in water the night before, or at least 12h before cooking) with the onion (peeled) and cut in two (put enough water, because the chickpeas will swell during the night!).

2. Cut the onion, the garlic and the carrots in small pieces.

3. Put the olive oil in a large pot, when the oil is hot, add the onion and carrots, and

cook until the onion begins to soften.

4. Now add the garlic and stir.

5. Leave approximately 1 minute and then add the chickpeas and water. The water must cover the chickpeas and a little more.

6. Put salt, everyone has their own preferences, but I like it when the water is a little bit salty.

7. When the water is boiling, add the tomatoes (peeled and chopped).

8. Now, close the lid, reduce the heat and let it simmer. It usually takes 1hour, but depends on the type of chickpeas. What I do is taste, and so I can see if I need more time, more water or more salt.

9. When the chickpeas are cooked, add the herbs and the pepper, and leave to simmer without the cover until you have tasty soup!

Remember that you can personalize your dishes! I like it when the chickpea soup is a little spicy, so I usually add one chopped chili in step 9. The consistency of the soup is also a choice; you can add more water if you prefer your soup to be more 'runny'.

Author: Itsaso Velez del Burgo (Spain, Basque Country)
Date: 18 Jun 2012

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