Sopa de Garbanzo (Chickpea Soup)
3 T. oil
1â„2 small onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped fine
1â„2 T. fresh mint leaves or 1â„2 teaspoon dried
11â„2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cooked garbanzos (canned or cook ½ cup dry) save liquid
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
Heat half of oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Put them in a blender or processor with about 1â„2 cup of cooking liquid from beans. Puree and add to saucepan. Mix in remaining broth and simmer about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in skillet and fry eggs to your preferred degree of doneness. Put an egg into each of 3 soup bowls and pour soup over. 3 servings.