Vegetarian Chick-Pea Soup

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Chick-Pea Soup

 

2 cs. chickpeas

1 tbsp. baking soda

4 small onions, chopped

1/4 c. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

lemon juice

 

Soak the chick peas in water overnight. Drain the chickpeas

and sprinkle the baking soda on them. Stir them a little and

let them stand for one hour. Rinse the chick peas with plenty

of water. Put them in a pot and cover them with water. Bring

them to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Skim off the scum

that forms on the surface, and then add the onions. Cover,

and cook on low heat for about two hours or until the chick

peas are soft. (If necessary, add some hot water into the pot

while the chick peas are cooking). Add the olive oil and salt,

and cook for a few more minutes. Serve with a dash of lemon

juice, plenty of fresh bread and, if you like, a chunk of feta

cheese on the side.