Ingredients

4 cups vegetable stock

1 cup dried garbanzo beans

(chickpeas), soaked overnight

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 Tbs. minced fresh gingerroot

2 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. minced garlic

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. fresh lime juice

1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the stock and garbanzo beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

In a large saucepan, combine the cooked garbanzos, reserved liquid, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander, garlic, and cumin. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with the lime juice and chopped parsley. Serves 4.