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Hoummous Soup (Chickpeas soup)

Hoummous Soup (Chickpeas soup)

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Hoummous Soup is a unique twist on traditional hummus, transforming the beloved dip into a satisfying meal.

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Hoummous or houmous or hummus, there are almost as many ways of spelling this dish, is a healthy, Cypriot vegan soup, made with chickpeas and tahini.

In fact, hoummous soup is made with the same ingredients as for hoummous dip

More hot broth is added until it reaches the consistency of a soup and is served with croutons. The cooked chickpeas can be freezed, so when making this soup, I usually boil more in order to make the dip whenever I like.

It can be a  filling lunch, when accompanied with pita bread or croutons.

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How to make this Hoummous Soup

Ingredients you will need:

  • Cooked chickpeas
  • Tahini
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Finely chopped parsley
  • Croutons or pita bread

1. Prepare the Chickpeas:
Start by soaking the chickpeas overnight in water to soften them. The next day, drain and peel them. For convenience, you can purchase skinned chickpeas to save time.

2. Cook the Chickpeas:
Place the chickpeas in a pot with unsalted water. Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, and drain. Add fresh water and bring to a boil again. Once boiling, add some salt, lower the heat, cover, and let simmer until the chickpeas are soft and tender.

3. Prepare the Base:
Remove the cooked chickpeas from the pot, saving some of the cooking water. Allow the chickpeas to cool before pureeing to prevent damage to your blender.

4. Blend the Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

    Blend until smooth, adding reserved chickpea water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.

    5. Assemble the Soup:
    Transfer the pureed mixture to a soup plate. Add additional boiling chickpea liquid to the puree and stir until you reach your desired soup thickness.

    6. Final Touches:
    Taste and adjust the seasoning with more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, or even a dash of pepper. Sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the soup for a burst of freshness.

    7. Serve:
    Serve your Hoummous Soup warm with crispy croutons or soft pita bread on the side. The contrast of textures elevates the dish to perfection.

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    Hoummous Soup (Chickpeas soup)

    Yield: 4
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours

    Hoummous Soup is a unique twist on traditional hummus, transforming the beloved dip into a satisfying meal.

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups chickpeas
    • 1-2 tablespoons tahini
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Freshly grated black pepper (optional)
    • 1-2 garlic cloves (adjust based on preference)
    • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
    • Finely chopped parsley (for garnish)
    • Croutons or pita bread (to serve)

    Instructions

    1. Soak the chickpeas in water from the previous night. Drain and peel them. It is preferable to buy skinned chickpeas.
    2. Boil in unsalted water, skim the liquid water and drain once.
    3. Add fresh water and boil again.
    4. Add salt, lower heat, cover with lid and simmer until soft.
    5. Remove the chickpeas with some water in a bowl and allow to cool before pureeing so as not to damage the blender.
    6. When pureeing the chickpeas, heat the chickpea water again.

    For 1 plate:

    1. Put a ladleful of cooked chickpeas in the blender with 1 garlic clove, (or less if you don't like garlic) a tablespoon of tahini, a couple tablespoons lemon juice, salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix and puree. Add water from the chickpeas, if necessary.
    2. Place the pureed mixture in a soup plate and add additional boiling liquid from the pan and mix together to make a soup as thick as you like.
    3. Taste and adjust by adding extra olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper (optional) and stir.
    4. Sprinkle with parsley on top and serve with pita bread or croutons.
    Nutrition Information
    Yield 4 Serving Size 1
    Amount Per Serving Calories 273Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 0mgSodium 157mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 7gSugar 4gProtein 9g

    "These values are automatically calculated and offered for guidance only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed."

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