CHICK-PEA AND CORIANDER SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Onion     Quick & Easy     Chickpea     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 2/3 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups water
a 19 ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well and spun dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniment: cumin pita crouton-crisps
For cumin pita crouton-crisps:
3 mini pita loaves (about 3 inches in diameter), halved crosswise
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make cumin pita crouton-crisps:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut pita halves into 1/3 inch strips and in a small bowl toss with oil until coated evenly. Add cumin and salt and toss until spices adhere.
  • In a shallow baking pan spread pita strips in one layer and bake in middle of oven 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Crouton-crisps keep in an airtight container 2 weeks.
  • Serve crouton-crisps in soups, salads, or as a snack. Makes about 2 cups.
  • Make soup:
  • In a 3 quart heavy saucepan cook onion in olive oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and golden brown. Add water, chick-peas, garlic, and salt and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. In a blender purée chick-pea mixture and coriander with lemon juice until smooth.
  • Serve soup topped with pita crouton-crisps.

Raja Idress
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This soup is delicious! The chickpeas are tender and flavorful, and the coriander adds a nice brightness to the soup. I would definitely make this soup again.


Afzal Mughal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a very affordable and easy-to-make soup. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Hyun _lee
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This soup is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of chickpeas, coriander, and tomatoes. It's a great soup for a quick and easy meal.


Arty gor
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I'm not a fan of coriander, but I still enjoyed this soup. The chickpeas and tomatoes were flavorful and the soup was very creamy. I would definitely make it again, but I would omit the coriander.


Tommy Guerra
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the chickpeas and coriander give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Binder Kharoud
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I love coriander, so I was excited to try this soup. It didn't disappoint! The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the coriander added a delicious citrusy note. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coriander.


Omair Mohammed Hasanuddin
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Aswin Niru
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the coriander added a nice brightness to the soup. I would definitely make this soup again.


Lwandle Mosia
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I added too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, the soup was delicious. I loved the combination of chickpeas, coriander, and tomatoes.


Nunia Vatubua
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I'm a big fan of Indian food, and this soup did not disappoint. It was flavorful and complex, with just the right amount of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food or is looking for a new and exciting soup reci


Idrees Rehaman
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the coriander added a unique and delicious flavor.


jimmy O'Reilly
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of chickpeas, coriander, and tomatoes. It's a perfect soup for a cold day.


Sidra Zafar
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. The soup was flavorful and comforting, and it was a hit with my family.


Pintica Daniel
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I'm not usually a fan of coriander, but it worked surprisingly well in this soup. The flavors all came together beautifully, and the soup was hearty and satisfying without being too heavy.


Mahar Riaz
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The chickpeas were tender and creamy, the coriander added a bright, citrusy note, and the tomatoes and onions provided a rich, savory base. I especially appreciated the hint of heat from the c