CHICKPEA SOUP (IRAQ)

Steps:

• Soak chickpeas in the water overnight.
• In a saucepan, bring chickpeas and their soaking water to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
• In a separate pan, stir-fry the onions and garlic in the butter until they begin to brown.
• Add the cilantro leaves and stir-fry for a few moments longer, then add the contents of the frying pan and the remaining ingredients to the chickpeas.
• Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until the chickpeas are tender.