Chickpea Soup (Iraq)

Ingredients

 * 1	cup	chickpeas soaked overnight in
 * 9	cup	water
 * 2	tbl	butter
 * 2	med	onion diced
 * 4	x	cloves garlic crushed
 * 1/2	cup	fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
 * salt and pepper
 * 1/2	tsp	mustard powder
 * 1	pch	cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan, bring chickpeas and their soaking water to a boil and then cook over medium heat for 1+1/2 hours.
 * 2) In a separate pan, stir-fry the onions and garlic in the butter until they begin to brown.
 * 3) Add the coriander leaves and stir-fry for a few moments longer, then add the contents of the frying pan and the remaining ingredients to the chickpeas.
 * 4) Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until the chickpeas are tender.