What is tahini and where can I find it?

Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds, a little oil and salt, and it gives both regular hummus and this hummus soup a lovely Mediterranean flavor. Most supermarkets carry it in either the condiments section (look near the mustard) or in the international foods section. You only need a little for this recipe, but having a jar around will inspire to you make more hummus recipes !

I strained the soup - do I just throw away the solids?

You can...or you can use them as a rustic spread on torn pieces of bread on the side of your lovely smooth soup!

Do I need to use all the garnish ingredients listed in the recipe?

Nope! You be you when it comes to garnish. I always go for some tangy feta cheese and some sweet tomato, but then I just add (or don't!) other ingredients depending on what I have around.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time!

Not only yes, but keeping it in the fridge for a few hours or more will just add to the coolness factor! Save adding the garnish for right before you serve it.

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Chilled Hummus Soup

Name: Chilled Hummus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups chick peas, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 clove of garlic, peeled; 4 tablespoons tahini; Juice from one lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for swirling; 1.5 cups cold water; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1 shallot, chopped fine; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint; 1/4 cup feta cheese

Chilled Hummus Soup

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One of your favorite healthy dips turns into a cool and delicious soup with this easy recipe for chilled hummus soup! Good and good for you!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups chick peas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove of garlic, peeled
4 tablespoons tahini
Juice from one lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for swirling
1.5 cups cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 shallot, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint
1/4 cup feta cheese

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Instructions

Put chick peas, cumin, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil into a food processor and process until smooth. Pour water in through the feeding tube and process again.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the soup through the strainer into the bowl. Stir the strainer contents to help separate the liquids from the solids. (You can also leave it unstrained if you want a more rustic texture).
Season to taste with salt and pepper. At this point you can eat it as is, or chill it further in the fridge.
To make the garnish, combine all the garnish ingredients in a small bowl and stir gently. Spoon onto the top of the soup and swirl a little olive oil on top.

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