Lemon Garlic Chickpea Soup

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	30 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$1.04

1 can (540ml)	Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4	Garlic, crushed
2 cups	Water (or stock)
1	Lemon, zest and juice
1 sprig	Rosemary, stem removed
3 tbsp	Olive Oil
To Taste	Sea Salt and Black Pepper

In a medium pot over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add garlic and rosemary. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes
Add chickpeas and lemon zest, stir and cook another 3 minutes.
Cover with water or stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, season to taste with salt and pepper and blend until very smooth.
Garnish with crispy chickpeas. (optional)
For the Crispy Chickpeas recipe, click here

PDF of NFT for Lemon Garlic Chickpea Soup

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