Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 2 cups uncooked dried garbanzo beans, soaked for 12 hours, drained
2. 2 medium onions, chopped
3. 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4. salt
5. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
7. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
8. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9. fresh ground pepper
10. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11. chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Put chickpeas onions and 8 cups of water into a pot and bring to the boil.
2. Cover partially, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Add the potatoes, salt, spices and another 3/4 cup of water.
4. Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for a further 1 1/2 hours.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, check to see if it needs more salt and pepper, then serve with a sprinkle of parsley over each bowl of soup.