Cabbage, Potato, and Black Garbanzo Bean Soup

A great recipe for healthy eating and to prepare ourself for the cold nights ahead: Cabbage, Potato, and Black Garbanzo Bean Soup!

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Ingredients for 4 people:
500 g cabbage
500 g potatoes
200 g black garbanzo bean
celery
1/2 onion
extra virgin olive oil
4 slices whole wheat bread
salt
pepper

First, put the  black garbanzo bean in a large bowl with cold water and bicarbonate (3 g per liter) and leave for at least 12 hours. Rinse and put them  in a pot with water and cook slowly until they are tender.

In another pot , put the thinly sliced ​​onion and brown it with a little oil.
Add the cabbage and celery cut into small pieces and then dried for a few minutes on medium-low heat .
Add vegetable broth or water ,  black garbanzo bean,  and peeled  potatoes cut into cubes and salt.

Bring to a boil , adding more broth or water if necessary : it will not be too tight , since then the bread will absorb the liquid.
Adjust salt.
In a pan put a little olive oil and toast on both sides 4 slices of bread.
Place a slice of bread in the center of each bowl and pour a nice ladle of soup. Complete with olive oil , and freshly ground black pepper.