1cupchickpeascooked / Canned, if using canned, drain well and use
¼cupbrown lentilsCooked, I skipped this, See notes
1Onionlarge, minced
2tomatoesLarge, diced
4cupsVegetable Stock ( I used Homemade Vegetable stocksee
1tablespoonOlive oil
1teaspoonGarlicminced
1teaspoonGingergrated
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonCumin powder
1teaspoonSaltadjust salt if using readymade soup bullions
1teaspoonSugaroptional
1teaspoonLemon juiceopt. But recommended
1teaspoondiced fresh red chillies
1teaspooncoriander stemtender stalks, diced thin
Instructions
In a large soup pot, heat oil. Saute onions, garlic and ginger for3-4 mins.
Add the tomatoes and lightly sauté (we want them chunky).
Now add salt, pepper, ground cumin, stock and bring to a simmer. Puree one handful of the boiled chickpeas without additional water. Add this puree and the cooked chickpeas and lentils (if using) to the stock and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes.
Finish with lemon juice, coriander and sliced fresh red pepper.
Serve hot with any rustic bread
Notes
If using Soup bullions, go easy on the salt as it already contains salt.
If using brown lentils, soak them for 30 mins and parboil them, we don't want them too mushy.
You can also use an INSTANT POT to make this, shall be updating that method soon!