Chick Pea Gumbo

Chick Pea Gumbo

Chick peas crop up everywhere in my recipes — in curries, soups, salads and pasta sauces. Here, they are combined with okra and the other classic gumbo ingredients for a hearty dish with a southern flair. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper,...

Canary Island Soup Pot

1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup orange lentils 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2″ cubes 6 cups bouillon 1 cup canned tomato sauce 1 tablespoon African Berbere spice mix OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus a pinch of cayenne to taste 1 cup...

Black Bean Gazpacho

2 16-ounce cans black beans, undrained 1 bouillon cube, crushed and dissolved in a little hot water 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste Blend all ingredients in a blender and chill. Salsa Topping: 1/4 cup...
Chick Pea Gumbo

Authentic Maryland Crab Soup

2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 6 cups bouillon 2 29-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh pinch of cayenne, or crumbled dried hot red peppers, to taste 2 potatoes,...

Artichoke-Chick Pea Soup

2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 cups tomato sauce 2 16-ounce cans artichoke hearts or bottoms, cut in bite-size pieces 1 16-ounce can chick peas 1/2 cup chopped flat parsley Freshly...