Comfort Soup (Chickpea and Bacon) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 large fat garlic cloves, chopped fine
8 oz bacon , chopped into little pieces
1 lb chickpeas, soaked for 9-12 hours
3 large carrots, grated
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/3-1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt and pepper

Directions:

Saute onion, garlic and bacon together until the onion is soft and translucent. Don't be tempted to drain the bacon fat (I use a rather lean bacon, anyway, and there's not that much fat - if you have tons of it, then remove some). Add the chickpeas, carrots, tomato paste, bay leaf and 1 1/2 quarts water. Season to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 1/2 an hour. Add the pearl barley and simmer for another 40-60 minutes, or until the chickpeas and barley are cooked through and the soup is quite thick (if the soup is too thick, thin with a little hot water until you achieve the consistency you desire).
This was a really satisfying meal with a tossed green salad and garlic bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	318.8 Kcal (1335 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.42g	19%
Cholesterol	14.97mg	5%
Sodium	197.88mg	8%
Potassium	600.58mg	13%
Total Carbs	37.15g	12%
Sugars	7.42g	30%
Dietary Fiber	7.55g	30%
Protein	14.46g	29%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	38.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.73 Kcal (1083 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.08g	19%
Cholesterol	12.15mg	5%
Sodium	160.6mg	8%
Potassium	487.41mg	13%
Total Carbs	30.15g	12%
Sugars	6.02g	30%
Dietary Fiber	6.12g	30%
Protein	11.73g	29%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.2mg	15%
Calcium	31.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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