- 1½ cups dried chickpeas (or 3 cups canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
