Soup of chick peas

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried chick peas, soaked
½cupParsley, chopped
Salt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
2pinchesPulverized saffron
¼teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonGinger, grated
½cupOnion, grated
3tablespoonsOlive oil
8cupsStock
1tablespoonTomato paste
1cupPotatoes, cubed
¼cupLemon juice

Directions

Drain soaked chick peas & place in a casserole or soup pot. Add parsley, salt, spices, onion, oil & stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1 hour. Add the tomato paste & simer for another 1 hour.

After 2 hours, add the potatoes & simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice, check for salt & serve.

Adapted from Paula Wolfert, "Couscous & Other Good Foods from Morocco" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-24-94