Best Chickpea Soup With Spinach Potje De Garbanzo Con Acelga Recipes

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH SPINACH (POTJE DE GARBANZO CON ACELGA)

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Posted for Zaar World Tour - Norway. I have not tried this recipe. Prep time includes soaking time for peas.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories Spinach

Time 14h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dried garbanzo beans
6 cups water, enough to cover beans
2 medium tomatoes, whole
1 onion, cut into quarters
4 garlic cloves, cut into halves
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Soak beans in enough cold water to cover for 12 hours; drain well.
In a large saucepan, combine soaked beans and 3-1/2 cups fresh water; bring to a boil. Add whole tomatoes, onion, garlic, paprika, salt and bay leaf. Cover and cook over low heat 1-1/4 hours.
Rinse spinach well to remove any dirt or sand; place damp spinach in a large saucepan. Do NOT add water. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Drain well; chop spinach. Remove onion quarters, tomatoes, garlic and 1 Tablespoon cooked beans from the saucepan. Discard tomato skins. Press mixture through a sieve or puree in a blender or food processor.
Heat oil in a small skillet; add pureed mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes; return to soup in the saucepan. Stir in wine and chopped cooked spinach; simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls. Garnish with parsley.

GARLIC, SPINACH, AND CHICKPEA SOUP

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This exciting combination of ingredients is easy to make! Garbanzo beans, spinach, and potatoes are blended in a richly spiced, creamy vegetable broth base.

Provided by Dale Penny

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ⅓ quarts vegetable stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons corn meal
½ pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
ground cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Season with cumin and coriander.
Mix vegetable stock and potatoes into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the garbanzo beans, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, blend the heavy cream, tahini, and corn meal. Mix into the soup.
Stir spinach into the soup. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Continue to cook until spinach is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 440.6 mg, Sugar 2 g