Chick Pea Soup ( Leblabi )

1 1/2 cups chick peas, washed and soaked overnight in  
10 cups of water.
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 hot bellpepper, finely chopped
4 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground caraway seeds
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cups croutons 

Methods:

1. In a saucepan, place the chick peas with their water and bring to a boil, 
    then cover and cook over medium heat for 2 hours.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the lemon juice, olive oil and croutons, 
    then cook over medium heat for a further 30 minutes or until the chick peas 
    are well cooked.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and olive oil, then serve with 
    the croutons.