Soup Of Chick Peas – Appetizers

1 c Dried chick peas, soaked

1/2 c Parsley, chopped

Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper

2 pn Pulverized saffron

1/4 ts Turmeric

1 ts Ginger, grated

1/2 c Onion, grated

3 tb Olive oil

8 c Stock

1 tb Tomato paste

1 c Potatoes, cubed

1/4 c Lemon juice

Drain soaked chick peas & place in a casserole or soup pot. Add parsley, salt, spices, onion, oil & stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1 hour. Add the tomato paste & simer for another 1 hour. After 2 hours, add the potatoes & simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice, check for salt & serve.