Weeknight Vanuatuan Pan-Fried Chickpeas Soup

Assemble the ingredients: chickpeas, yogurt, potato, parsley, bay leaf, garlic, turmeric.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chickpeas and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Vanuatuan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Vanuatuan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.