Chickpea Soup

Chickpea Soup

Servings 4

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 4 cups chickpeas
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• Water
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp salt
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

• Soak the chickpeas in a large bowl overnight by adding 1 tablespoon of baking soda and enough water to cover the chickpeas.
• In a large pot, add 4 cups of chickpeas (after they have been soaked overnight), the chopped carrot, onion, and celery.
• Add enough water to cover the chickpeas thoroughly and place it over medium-high heat for 45 minutes, covered.
• Once the soup has been cooking for 45 minutes, remove the lid and add the olive oil and salt to taste.
• Cover the soup and let it cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve into bowls, adding a small drizzle of olive oil in each bowl along with 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Serve with your favourite crusty bread and enjoy!

Course: Soup

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