This recipe is for a quick and easy soup with a lot of great, vibrant flavors. It was included Francis Lam's interview with chef Amanda Cohen for our The Key 3 series at her restaurant Dirt Candy in New York City.
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced red onions
small pinch of chili flakes
3 tablespoons minced garlic
One 19 oz can chickpeas
One 19 oz can diced tomato
Water to cover
1 sprig of rosemary
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
1/4 cup pecorino romano (optional)
Salt to taste
Directions
1) In a medium-sized pot heat the oil, onion, chili flakes and 2 tablespoons of the garlic over medium-low heat until onions become translucent
2) Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, rosemary sprig and cover with water
3) Bring to a light simmer and let cook for about 15-20 minutes
4) Add in the last of the garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes
5) Adjust seasoning and add lemon juice
6) At this point, you could puree a few cups of the soup if you like slightly thicker soups
7) Divide between 4 bowls and serve with or without any of the optional add-ins
Recipe provided by chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy restaurant
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