A simple Mediterranean-style chickpea (also called garbanzo beans) soup with onions and fresh lemon juice.

Chickpea Soup

6 cups water
2 cups garbanzo beans
2 onions, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

1. In a kettle, bring water to a boil and add garbanzo beans. Skim the surface, then add sliced onions, olive oil, and salt. Simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Stir in lemon juice.

Makes 6 servings.