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                    REVITHIA SOUPA (CHICK PEA SOUP)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Greek                            Soups
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Dried chick peas
  6       c            Cold water
  2                    Onions,thinly sliced
  1       tb           Olive oil
  1       t            Salt
                       Lemon juice or wine vinegar

 1. Wash and soak chick p[eas overnight in water to
 cover. The next day, rinse and drain. In a 4-quart
 saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add the
 chick peas. 2. Remove the froth, then add the onion
 and olive oil. Simmer until tender, about one to two
 hours. Add salt at the end and hot water (not cold),
 if needed to make more stock. 3. Serve hot with lemon
 juice or vinegar. Makes six servings.

 Nutritional analysis per serving: 80 calories, 3 grams
 protein, 2 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates.



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