How Do You Make Dandelion Greens Soup With Chickpeas?
This unique soup is inexpensive and tasty year round. Instead of thinking of the lowly dandelion as a weed and destroying it, take advantage of its medicinal qualities. Need a tonic? Great for the kidneys and a blood purifier any time of the year! This article will tell you how to make this healthy soup. Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced 1 can chickpeas 1 bunch dandelion greens, chopped 1 cup mixed chopped red, yellow and green peppers 3 Roma style tomatoes, diced 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups chicken or beef stock 1 cup tomato or V-8 juice 1 tablespoon Hungarian or Spanish paprika 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Brown the diced onion in the olive oil in a large pot. Add all the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the greens are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Variations: Ga