Greek Chickpea Soup - Soupa Revithia

Name: Greek Chickpea Soup - Soupa Revithia
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 14 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb dried garbanzo beans; 2 tablespoons baking soda; 6 cups water; 3 white onions, finely chopped; 1 pinch dried dill; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 small lemons

Submitted by Pesto lover

"Simple and tasty soup. Great for Vegetarians. Preparation time is soaking time for chickpeas (overnight)."

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Ready In:: 14hrs
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb dried garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons baking soda
6 cups water
3 white onions, finely chopped
1 pinch dried dill
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 small lemons

directions

Soak chickpeas overnight in 6 cups water.
Drain and rub with baking soda. Let sit 10 min and then rub off skins and rinse well.
Place chickpeas in 4 qt pot with 6 cups water. Bring to boil. Remove froth.
Reduce heat to low. Add onions and dill. If you have fresh dill, use 1 Tbsp.
Simmer 2 hours or until tender.
Add salt, pepper and olive oil.
Serve with lemon wedges or you can squeeze juice of lemons into soup before serving.