Fresh Green Garbanzo and Mint Soup
yields 6 servingsIngredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of minced garlic
3 cups fresh (shelled) green garbanzos
5 cups chicken stock or low-salt broth
½ cup+6 sprigs fresh mint leaves
¼ cup+6 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon salt slices
Preparation
In a 4 quart saucepan, over medium-low heat, add the butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, approximately 10 minutes. Add fresh garbanzos and 4 cups stock and simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in mint, ¼ cup yogurt, and remaining cup of stock and remove pan from heat. In a blender purée soup in batches until very smooth. Add salt to taste. If serving soup cold, chill, covered. If serving soup hot, reheat but do not let boil. Garnish soup with a dollop of yogurt and a fresh mint leaf.<<back
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