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    Revithosoupa

    A rustic, olive-oil-rich chickpea soup that is simple in ingredients and profound in flavor — a Lenten staple of Greek island homes.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 1 hr 45 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Greek KitchenCategory
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    Revithosoupa — Greek chickpea soup rich with olive oil and lemon

    Revithosoupa is Greek chickpea soup — a humble pot of chickpeas, onion, olive oil, and lemon that turns into something far greater than its parts. The broth is rich, garlicky, and deeply satisfying.

    This soup is a Lenten staple and a winter favorite, served steaming with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon. It’s frugal, filling, and proof that the simplest Greek food is often the best.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Soak the chickpeas overnight, or quick-soak: boil 2 minutes, then rest 1 hour. Drain.
    2. In a large pot, cook the onion in the olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
    3. Add the chickpeas, bay leaves, oregano, and water. Simmer gently 1 1/2 hours until tender.
    4. Season with salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes more.
    5. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges and parsley.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Stir in the olive oil at the end rather than all at once for a silkier broth. Leftovers thicken beautifully — add water when reheating.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook1 hr 45 min
    Servings6
    CategoryGreek Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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