Chickpea soup with cumin. With an intense flavor and a citrus touch from lemon juice, this nourishing chickpea soup will undoubtedly leave you amazed.
The chickpea soup with cumin is a delicious preparation that has been part of Panamanian cuisine for generations. This highly appreciated recipe has been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren, becoming an emblematic dish in the country's culinary culture.
We hope you enjoy preparing this exquisite recipe together. Enjoy!
Chickpea Soup with Cumin
Ingredients
500 grams of Dried chickpeas
30 milliliters of Olive oil
1 Peeled carrot
1 Peeled onion
1 Celery stalk
2 Garlic cloves
5 cups of Chicken broth
1 teaspoon of Oregano
½ teaspoon of Cumin
2 Bay leaves
Lemon zest
Coarse salt
Black pepper
½ cup of Chopped fresh parsley
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Preparation
Step 1 : Soak the chickpeas for six hours.
Step 2 : Next, peel and dice the onion, celery, and carrot, and chop the garlic cloves, reserving all ingredients.
Step 3 : In a hot skillet with olive oil, sauté the onion and add the remaining vegetables along with the chopped garlic.
Step 4 : Season and continue cooking.
Step 5 : Then, add the chicken broth, pre-soaked chickpeas, lemon peel zest, and bay leaves.
Step 6 : Lower the heat to the minimum and let it cook covered for 45 minutes.
Step 7 : Finally, serve hot with a little lemon juice and chopped parsley on top.
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