CHICKPEA AND CORN SOUP

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic (medium), finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican variety preferred), crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (from about 1 large ear of corn)
4 cups chicken broth, canned or homemade
1/2 teaspoon Maggi seasoning extract or Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 avocado (Hass variety preferred), peeled and diced
Chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges

Steps:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, thyme, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomato juices reduce and the mixture is nearly dry, 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Add the chickpeas, corn, broth, Maggi, salt, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the corn is tender and the flavors blend, 8 to 10 minutes. Divide among 4 soup bowls. Top each serving with avocado and cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Arslan Hussain

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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I love the addition of the cilantro and lime, which really brighten up the soup. I also like to add a bit of cayenne pepper for a li

Ahmad Ghani

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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The corn and broth were very flavorful, and the chickpeas added a nice texture. I would definitely make this soup again.

Clyde Monroe

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This soup was a lifesaver on a cold winter night. It was so easy to make and so comforting.

Prabin Sharma

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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.

YEHIA NADER

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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of chickpeas and corn, and the broth is very flavorful.

Jatu isho Musa

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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was flavorful and comforting, and the chickpeas and corn gave it a nice texture. I especially liked the addition of the cumin and chili powder, which gave the soup a bit of

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