Greek · soup
Revithia Soupa (Chickpea Soup)
Revithia Soupa (Chickpea Soup) reads citrus 6.8, sourness 6.1 and richness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek soup, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.8 · Sourness 6.1 · Richness 5.0 · Umami 3.5 · Salinity 3.2 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Nutty 3.0 · Allium 2.7 · Sweetness 2.3 · Earthy 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Bitterness 1.7 · Floral 1.6 · Fruity 1.4 · Heat 1.0
What's in it (7)
- 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 2 hr (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 240.3 kcal, 13.1 g protein, 3.9 g fat, 38.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Soak chickpeas overnight and drain.
- Combine with sliced onion, rosemary, and generous olive oil in a clay pot.
- Add water to cover and bake slowly at 150C for 4-5 hours, or simmer on the stovetop until very tender.
- Finish with lemon juice.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.