*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Soup Of Chick Peas

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dried chick peas -- soaked
     1/2   c            Parsley -- chopped
                        Salt
     1/4   ts           Black pepper
   2       pn           Saffron -- pulverized
     1/4   ts           Turmeric
   1       t            Ginger -- grated
     1/2   c            Onion -- grated
   3       tb           Olive oil
   8       c            Stock
   1       tb           Tomato paste
   1       c            Potatoes -- cubed
     1/4   c            Lemon juice

  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 & simmer for
  another 1 hour. After 2 hours, add the potatoes & simmer for
  another 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice, check for salt & serve.


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