Ingredients: A Simple and Nutritious Combination
Here’s what you’ll need to make a delicious and authentic Greek chickpea soup:
Contents
- Chickpeas: 2 cups of dried chickpeas (or 3 cans of cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed).
- Onion: 1 large onion, finely chopped for sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced for added savoriness.
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup for a rich Mediterranean base.
- Vegetable Broth: 4-5 cups to create the soup base.
- Bay Leaves: 2 bay leaves for a subtle herbal note.
- Lemon Juice: Juice from 1-2 lemons for brightness and tang.
- Fresh Parsley: 2-3 tablespoons, chopped for garnish and extra flavor.
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon for a classic Greek flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste for seasoning.
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
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