Lemon Soup With Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. 1

   Combine broth, beans, garlic, turmeric and cumin in large saucepan, bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs and lemon juice until well-blended.

4. 4

   Gradually whisk 2 cups soup into egg mixture.

5. 5

   Return to saucepan.

6. 6

   Stir over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   (Do not boil.).

8. 8

   Add cayenne.

9. 9

   Season with salt.

10. 10

    Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with mint.