Best Chickpea Soup I Recipes

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CHICKPEA SOUP



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The vegetarians in your life will love you when you set this flavorful soup in front of them. Chickpeas are packed with protein and make for a comforting cup of soup that truly serves as a meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Two 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional
French bread, cut into 1-inch slices for serving, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Add the garlic and fry until golden, 1 minute. Add pepper flakes, parsley, chickpeas, salt, pepper to taste and 6 cups of water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove half the chickpeas and mash. Return the mashed chickpeas to the saucepan and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread.

CHICKPEA SOUP I



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This bean soup can be made in 45 minutes. Substitute vegetable broth to create a vegetarian alternative.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tomato, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 570.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKPEA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried chickpeas, washed and soaked overnight in 10 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste
2 onions, finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Cayenne

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring chickpeas and soaking water to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours. In a saute pan heat olive oil and add garlic and onions. Continue to saute until just golden. Add the cilantro and continue to saute a bit longer. Transfer onion mixture to chickpeas and season with salt and pepper. Add mustard and cayenne. Cover and return to the simmer for another hour, or until chickpeas are tender.

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