Tomato and Chick Pea Soup -
Sylvia - 02-21-2006
Tomato and Chickpea Soup
Serves 4-6
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 - 15.5 oz can chickpeas (garbanzos) drained
2 of the bean cans full of tomato juice
2 bean cans full of water
1/4 cup white rice
1 tsp sea salt
black pepper to taste
2 good shots of Louisiana hot souce, or use a pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp allspice
Cilantro is very central to this soup. If you absolutely hate cilantro, try parsley. It will be mild and pleasant.
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil, add the onions and garlic and saute for about 10 minutes. Careful not to allow the garlic to burn! Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, Lower heat, cover and cook til rice is done.
Tomato and Chick Pea Soup -
HelenaZF - 02-21-2006
That sounds yummy. And similar to a chickpea soup I've had in a Moroccan restaurant. The difference would be that instead of tomatoes, the Moroccan soup had a citrus ingredient. It was put on rice, rather than having it cooked in. But this is easier! (and easier is a good thing....)