Chick pea soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried chick peas Cold water
2Onions,thinly sliced
1tablespoonOlive oil
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

Lemon juice or wine vinegar

1. Wash and soak chick p[eas overnight in water to cover. The next day, rinse and drain. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add the chick peas. 2. Remove the froth, then add the onion and olive oil. Simmer until tender, about one to two hours. Add salt at the end and hot water (not cold), if needed to make more stock. 3. Serve hot with lemon juice or vinegar. Makes six servings.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 80 calories, 3 grams protein, 2 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates. via Karen Mintzias, I-Cooking