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Chick Pea Soup
4 cups dried chick peas (garbanzos) or 4-15 oz cans, drained
Water or chicken stock (about 4 cups)
2 Tbsp. baking soda
2-3 onions, chopped
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
lemon slices

Soak the beans overnight in warm water. Strain and dust with baking soda. Let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse with hot water and rub a few at a time between your fingers to remove the skins (discard the skins). Place in strainer and rinse thoroughly for several minutes. Put into a large pot along with enough water or chicken stock to cover and bring to a boil, skimming off the foam as it rises. Add the onions, oil, salt and pepper and simmer covered until the beans split; about 90 min. to 2 hours. Serve hot with lemon slices.
Serves 6 to 8.

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