Greek Chickpea Soup Revithia

Revithia, or Greek Chickpea Soup, is a hearty and comforting dish thats perfect for colder days. Its made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, onions, garlic, and olive oil, but the flavors are rich and satisfying. This soup is commonly enjoyed in Greece and is often served with a squeeze of lemon juice for a refreshing twist.

Ingredients:

• 500g dried chickpeas
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

Let the chickpeas soak in water all night

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in the garlic and onions, and cook them until they get soft

After soaking the chickpeas, drain them and add them to the pot

Cover the chickpeas with water that is about 2 inches deep

Salt and pepper should be added

Turn down the heat and let it simmer for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until the chickpeas are soft

When the chickpeas are soft, take out the bay leaf and throw it away

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it has the consistency you want

Add the lemon juice and stir

If you need to, change the seasoning

Put it on the plate hot, with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped parsley on top