Chick-Pea And Coriander Soup

Serves: 2

Fredy Murphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

60

Spice

48

Sweetness

53

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

4 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

Directions:

1

Make cumin pita crouton-crisps: Preheat oven to 400°F

2

Cut pita halves into 1/3 inch strips and in a small bowl toss with oil until coated evenly

3

Add cumin and salt and toss until spices adhere

4

In a shallow baking pan spread pita strips in one layer and bake in middle of oven 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden

5

Crouton-crisps keep in an airtight container 2 weeks

6

Preheat oven to 400°F

7

Cut pita halves into 1/3 inch strips and in a small bowl toss with oil until coated evenly

8

Add cumin and salt and toss until spices adhere

9

In a shallow baking pan spread pita strips in one layer and bake in middle of oven 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden

10

Crouton-crisps keep in an airtight container 2 weeks

11

Serve crouton-crisps in soups, salads, or as a snack

12

Makes about 2 cups

13

Serve crouton-crisps in soups, salads, or as a snack

14

Makes about 2 cups

15

Make soup: In a 3 quart heavy saucepan cook onion in olive oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and golden brown

16

Add water, chick-peas, garlic, and salt and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes

17

In a blender purée chick-pea mixture and coriander with lemon juice until smooth

18

In a 3 quart heavy saucepan cook onion in olive oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and golden brown

19

Add water, chick-peas, garlic, and salt and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes

20

In a blender purée chick-pea mixture and coriander with lemon juice until smooth

21

Serve soup topped with pita crouton-crisps

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Serve soup topped with pita crouton-crisps