Romanian Chickpea Soup (Mamusia)

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Large Onion, chopped

2 Medium Bell Pepper, chopped

1 Stalk Celery, chopped

1 Teaspoon Ginger

2 Cloves Garlic, chopped

1 Medium Bay Leaf

1 Tablespoon Paprika

1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Pinch Saffron

1 Pinch Cayenne

1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg

6 Cups Chicken Stock

4 Small Sweet Potato, cubed

2 Teaspoons Basil

2 Teaspoons Savory

1 Can Tomatoes, chopped

2 Teaspoons Honey

2 Cups Chickpeas, cooked

8 Ounces Turnip Greens, chopped

1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce

Salt And Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and celery. Saute for 3 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, cinnamon, saffron, cayenne and nutmeg. Saute for 1 minute. Add stock, sweet potatoes, basil and savory. Bing to a boil, add tomatoes and honey. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and simmer for 1 minute. Add greens, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper and serve.

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