**Welcome to a Culinary Journey: Unveil the Delights of African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a vibrant and exotic locale. This delectable dish, hailing from the diverse culinary tapestry of Africa, is an exquisite blend of fragrant spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender chickpeas, harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a range of variations, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills, ensuring that everyone can savor this extraordinary dish. Whether you prefer a vegan or vegetarian rendition, a spicy or mild version, or a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate weekend feast, we have a recipe that will ignite your senses and leave you utterly satisfied. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you spellbound and craving for more.
KARDEA'S CURRY COCONUT AND LEMONGRASS CHICKPEA SOUP
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, onions, carrots; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add the curry powder, sugar, ginger, garlic and lemongrass; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Place the onion mixture in a 5-quart electric slow cooker. Pour in the vegetable broth. Stir in the chickpeas and coconut milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Serve with rice.
AFRICAN COCONUT CURRIED CHICKPEA SOUP
I broke my ankle and had to stay off my feet for three long months. This is one of the recipes my son made to stock my freezer. It's a wonderful, fragrant vegetarian soup. You can add some shredded chicken or pork to it if you want to add meat.
Provided by Linda N
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 4 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chili; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
SPICED CHICKPEA STEW WITH COCONUT AND TURMERIC
Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint. When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, soups and stews, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and starts to brown a little at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, so the chickpeas sizzle and fry a bit in the spices and oil, until they've started to break down and get a little browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove about a cup of chickpeas and set aside for garnish.
- Using a wooden spoon or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release their starchy insides. (This will help thicken the stew.) Add coconut milk and stock, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stew has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. (Taste a chickpea or two, not just the liquid, to make sure they have simmered long enough to be as delicious as possible.) If after 30 to 35 minutes, you want the stew a bit thicker, keep simmering until you've reached your desired consistency. Determining perfect stew thickness is a personal journey!
- Add greens and stir, making sure they're submerged in the liquid. Cook until they wilt and soften, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on what you're using. (Swiss chard and spinach will wilt and soften much faster than kale or collard greens.) Season again with salt and pepper.
- Divide among bowls and top with mint, reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside yogurt and toasted pita if using; dust the yogurt with turmeric if you'd like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1133 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For a creamy soup: Use canned coconut milk instead of water. You can also add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream at the end of cooking.
- For a spicier soup: Add more curry powder or red pepper flakes. You can also add a diced jalapeño pepper.
- For a heartier soup: Add some cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp. You can also add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- To make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months.
- To serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, yogurt, or sour cream. You can also serve it with naan bread or rice.
Conclusion:
African coconut curried chickpea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. This soup is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting soup recipe, give this one a try!
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