Jarre Soup

• portions: 4-6

Ingrédients

1 Medium Onion, diced fine

1 Celery Stalk, diced fine

4 Garlic Cloves, minced

2 T Olive Oil

1 t. Cumin

1 t. Ground ginger

1 t. Paprika

1/2 t. Cinnamon

1/2 t. Coriander

8 c. Chicken stock

1 15 oz. Can garbanzo beans, drained

1/4 c Parsley, chopped

1/4 c Fresh Mint, chopped

1/2 c white rice, uncooked

1-2 c. Shredded chicken

Zest from 1 lemon

Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

• Sauté onion, celery and garlic in large pot 5-6 min. Ensure that garlic doesn’t burn.

• Add cumin, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, and coriander. Continue to saute for 2-3 minutes to open up the spices.

• Add chicken stock and garbanzo beans, simmer for 30-45 min

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Add parsley, mint and rice. Simmer for 20 min.

• Add chicken, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Serve with mint leaves.

Notes

This soup is an improvised recipe mimicking a beloved soup at Zuzu Cafe in Madison. It can be tinkered with, adding more spice if desired. Serve with warm pita.