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fabulous chick-pea soup

Ingredients For fabulous chick-pea soup

  • 1.5 tsp
    olive oil
  • pinch
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 4 c
    chicken broth, low-fat
  • 16 oz
    chickpeas, drained, rinsed and cooked
  • 1 sm
    sweet potato, sliced
  • 3 lg
    carrots, sliced
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • cooking spray
  • pinch
    pepper

How To Make fabulous chick-pea soup

  • 1
    Heat the olive oil and a generous spray of the cooking spray in a large pot for 45 seconds.
  • 2
    Stir in the onions and garlic, and saute for 3 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
  • 3
    You may have to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water to prevent the onions from burning.
  • 4
    Stir in the carrots, sweet potato, chick-peas, and chicken broth; cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and puree.
  • 6
    Return to the pot, then stir in the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7
    Reheat just to the boiling point, and serve immediately.
  • 8
    Serve with a green salad and some crusty breads - Freezes well.

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