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Lebanese Vegetable Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste) .
  • 3/4 c canned chickpeas .
  • 4-5 c vegetable stock (see notes in recipe) .
  • 2-4 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 1/2 c sliced potatoes .
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper .
  • 10 artichoke hearts, cut into eighths (2 14-oz cans) .
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges .
  • 1 tsp ground coriander .
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh parsley .
  • 2 1/2 c sliced carrots .
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced .
  • 1 large Spanish onion, sliced (About 2 c)

Directions
  • Step #1 Stock: use a combination of vegetable stock, the chick pea liquid & the artichoke heart brine.
  • Step #2 In a large soup pot, saute the onion in the olive oil for about 5 mins.
  • Step #3 Stir in the carrots.
  • Step #4 Cover up.
  • Step #5 Stir again after 3 mins.
  • Step #6 Add the ground red pepper, coriander, & garlic.
  • Step #7 Cover up & cook for a few more mins.
  • Step #8 Add the potatoes, salt & 2 c of the stock.
  • Step #9 Cover up the pot & bring the soup to a boil.
  • Step #10 Reduce the heat & let simmer until the potatoes are nearly tender.
  • Step #11 Be careful not to overcook them.
  • Step #12 Gently stir in the the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, & the chick peas.
  • Step #13 Salt to taste.
  • Step #14 Cover up & let simmer for 3 or 4 mins, just to heat the tomatoes.
  • Step #15 Add the remaining 2-3 c of stock or even more if you prefer more broth.
  • Step #16 Heat carefully.
  • Step #17 It is important not to overcook or boil the soup.
  • Step #18 The potatoes, tomatoes & artichokes should be heated just enough to mix the flavors or they might disintegrate.
  • Step #19 Sprinkle top each serving with fresh parsley & garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon.
  • Enjoy the Lebanese Vegetable Soup recipe

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