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Greek Chickpea Soup with Lemon, also known as **Revithada**, is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the creaminess of chickpeas with the bright, tangy flavors of lemon and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for a comforting meal and is also vegan and gluten-free. Here’s how you can make it:
### **Greek Chickpea Soup with Lemon (Revithada)**
**Ingredients:**
– **1 pound dried chickpeas** (or 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
– **1 large onion**, finely chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **2 large carrots**, diced
– **2 celery stalks**, diced
– **1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil**
– **1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes** (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped)
– **6 cups vegetable broth** (or chicken broth)
– **2 bay leaves**
– **1 teaspoon dried oregano**
– **1 teaspoon dried thyme**
– **1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika** (optional, for a smoky flavor)
– **Salt and black pepper** to taste
– **1/4 cup fresh lemon juice** (about 1-2 lemons)
– **1 tablespoon lemon zest**
– **2 tablespoons fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)
– **1-2 tablespoons fresh dill**, chopped (for garnish, optional)
**Instructions:**
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