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Southern Boiled Chickpeas

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Southern boiled chickpeas simmered slowly in a savory, seasoned broth until tender, comforting, and deeply flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat.
  2. Add the soaked chickpeas, water, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, bay leaf, and olive oil.
  3. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a steady simmer.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove the bay leaf.
  7. Serve warm with the broth.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the chickpeas rest in the broth for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Add a little more water during cooking if the pot becomes too dry.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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