Description
A comforting and flavorful Greek Chickpea Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This hearty soup features tender chickpeas in a lemony broth with aromatic herbs, creating a satisfying dish that is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1½ cup (300g) dried chickpeas (preferably peeled)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 lemons (the juice)*
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
For Thickening Up:
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Sort and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Soak overnight in water, then remove skins.
- Cook Chickpeas: Boil chickpeas briefly, rinse, then simmer with onion, oregano, and bay leaves until tender.
- Thicken Up Without Flour: Blend lemon juice, olive oil, and some cooked chickpeas. Add to soup, simmer until thickened.
- Thicken Up With Flour: Mix lemon juice and flour, add to soup with olive oil. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Season to taste, garnish with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
- For a thicker consistency, use flour; for a lighter texture, skip the flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek Chickpea Soup, Chickpea Lemon Soup, Greek Soup Recipe
