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Chickpea Soup (Nohut Corbasi)
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chopped onions
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped carrots
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced celery root (celeriac) or
celery stalks
1 large red bell pepper (capsicum), seeded and diced
1 cup (250 ml) chickpeas, soaked overnight in water,
OR 1 15-oz (425 g) can chickpeas
4 cups (1 L) chicken or beef stock, or water
4 sprigs parsley, plus additional for garnish
4 sprigs cilantro (coriander), plus additional for garnish
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Heat the butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat and saute the
onions, carrots, celery root, and bell pepper until tender but not
brown, about 10 minutes. Drain the chickpeas and add them along with
the stock and herbs. Simmer covered until the chickpeas are very
tender, 30 to 60 minutes. Press the soup through a sieve or food
mill, or process in an electric blender or food processor, and return
to the pot. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Serve
garnished with chopped parsley and cilantro. Serves 4 to 6.