Get this recipe and many on my website: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/recipes/revithosoupa-greek-chickpea-soupServes 6:14 oz (400 grams) uncooked (dry) chickpeas cup olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 carrot, diced1-2 celery stalks, finely diced1 potato, diced4 garlic cloves, grated2 bay leaves1-2 tablespoons dried thyme or oreganoSalt and black pepperPinch of crushed red pepper flakes8 cups vegetable broth or waterJuice of 1-2 lemonsGarnish: finely chopped fresh parsleyInstructionsSoak the chickpeas in water overnight.Combine the olive oil, chopped onions, carrot, celery, and potato in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until soft. About 10 minutes.Add grated garlic and warm through about 30 seconds.Strain the chickpeas and add to the pot along with the salt, pepper, seasonings, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Skim any foam that comes to the top in the first 20-30 minutes of cooking.Cover the pot and simmer for 1 and -2 hours or until the chickpeas and tender.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Mash some of the potatoes and chickpeas with the back of a spatula. This will thicken the soup slightly.Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.Serve with toasted bread and olives. Enjoy!Freezer Instructions: Allow the soup to cool to room temperature then pour into freezer safe containers. Keeps well frozen up to 6 months.Note: This soup can be made with a tomato base by adding 24 ounces of crushed tomatoes at the time of adding the chickpeas to the pot. Leave out the lemon juice at the end. Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishesHere are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :)My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8EDKitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0bFood Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZdMicroplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vToMadeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1smCheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQVitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbHNonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804tCast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjsPastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xDHalf sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cDThanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!