Chickpea stew from Sifnos, in a casserole pot

Soak the chickpeas in cold water with 1 tsp of salt for 8-12 hours. 

Put the chickpeas, the water, the olive oil, the onions, coarsely chopped, the garlic and the bay leaves, salt, pepper in a casserole pot and stir.

Bake at 200°C for 4-5 hours. 

Serve in a deep plate with lemon, salt and pepper.