Classic Greek Chickpea Soup (revithosoupa)
 
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A vegetarian and hearty Greek soup that is packed with nutrients, fiber and healthy protein
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. dried, organic chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1 med. red onion, chopped
  • 1 lrg. or, 2 med. carrots, quartered and chopped
  • 2 small tender celery sticks and leaves, chopped
  • 2 med. garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cups vegetable stock (or, water)
  • 2 --- bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice (or, more)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2-3 tsp. honey (optional)
  • --- --- extra virgin olive oil for serving
  • --- --- fresh celery leaves and dill for topping
Instructions
  1. Place the chickpeas in a bowl with a sprinkle of salt. Cover by double the amount of water and let them soak overnight. In the morning, drain them and wash them well.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: chop the onion, carrots and celery and mince the garlic.
  3. In a medium pot, sauté the vegetables with ¼ cup of olive oil for a few minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and sauté for just a couple of minutes more.
  4. Add the hot stock, the bay leaves, the rosemary, and the thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce to a medium-low heat, partially cover the pot, and cook for about half an hour. The cooking time will depend on the quality of the chickpeas. If necessary, cook them a little longer until tender. Add more hot liquid (stock or water) if necessary.
  5. Remove two ladles of soup with some of the broth and place in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Stir back into the pot with the rest of the soup.
  6. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice, the salt and pepper, and the honey (if using).
  7. Top with extra olive oil, dill, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with extra lemon slices.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/classic-greek-chickpea-soup-revithosoupa/