Turkish Chickpea & Lamb Soup
"This recipe was inspired by a hearty lamb and chickpea soup from Turkey. Finishing it with a dollop of pistachio-mint pesto adds another layer of flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed
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3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 1-pound lamb shank, trimmed
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 cup bulgur (see Note), rinsed
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves
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1/3 cup shelled pistachios
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2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
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1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
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