Recipe Zuppa Di Ceci

     Sno                        Ingredients                         Quantity

1.                               Dried Chickpeas                      300 gms

2.                               Carrots                                     100 gms

3.                               Onions                                      75 gms

4.                               Olive Oil                                   30 ml

5.                               Rosemary ( Fresh)                   100 gms

6.                               Garlic                                       5 cloves

7.                               Tomatoes puree                       100 ml

8.                               Salt & Pepper                          To taste

Methods

1.       Soak chickpeas in water for minimum of 8-10 hrs.

2.       Chop carrots and onions in small dices

3.       Mince garlic

4.       In a thick bottom stock pot, heat oil, add minced garlic, chopped carrots onions and saute till tender.

5.       Add chickpeas, salt and pepper, chopped rosemary and tomato puree.

6.       Add sufficient stock or water around 1.5 liters.

7.       Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes.

8.       Remove half of the chickpeas and puree it in blender.

9.       Mix puree with the chickpeas, adjust consistency and seasoning.

Serve hot.