Greek Chickpea Soup (Revithosoupa)

4 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzos, ceci)
Water or chicken stock (about 4 cups, 1L)
2 Tbs baking soda
2-3 onions, chopped
1 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon slices for garnish

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 minutes to 2 hours. Serve garnished with lemon 
slices. 
Serves 6 to 8. 


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