~ Lemon soup w/garbanzo beans Recipe ~

  
                         Lemon Soup w/Garbanzo Beans
  
  Recipe By     : "Bon Appetit" magazine
  Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
  Categories    : Lowfat                           Soups And Stews
  
    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
  --------  ------------  --------------------------------
     6      cups          chicken broth
     1      15-16 oz can  garbanzo beans -- rinsed and drained
     6                    garlic cloves -- chopped
     1 1/2  teaspoons     ground turmeric
       1/8  teaspoon      cumin seeds
     2      large         eggs
       1/4  cup           fresh lemon juice
            pinch         cayenne pepper
     2      tablespoons   chopped fresh mint
  
  Combine broth, beans, garlic, turmeric and cumin in large saucepan, bring to
  a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.  Whisk eggs and lemon juice
 until
  well-blended.  
  
  Gradually whisk 2 cups soup into egg mixture.  Return to saucepan.  Stir
 over
  medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.  (Do not boil.)  Add
  cayenne.  Season with salt.  Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with mint.
  
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