onion soup is not something i have a lot of experience with. i've had it made for me by friends of friends, and i've had it in restaurants. i've never made it before. it's the kind of food my mom would eat, but i don't remember her ever making it.

the chick peas are helpful as a meat sub. good idea.

the tamarind soup subs as a fruity red wine very, very well.

it doesn't need extra salt and i may cut out the added salt next time. besides that, i have to say it's pretty good.