Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Spain with our delightful One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup. This classic dish, lovingly prepared in a 6-quart pressure cooker, captures the essence of Spanish cuisine with its rich flavors and tender ingredients. Dive into the comforting embrace of chickpeas simmered to perfection in a savory broth infused with aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, and the smoky charm of paprika. Alongside this comforting soup, we present a tantalizing array of Spanish culinary delights. Discover the secrets of authentic Paella Valenciana, a vibrant symphony of flavors featuring succulent seafood, tender chicken, and an array of vegetables, all harmoniously united in a saffron-infused broth. Indulge in the earthy goodness of Spanish Garlic Shrimp, where succulent shrimp are bathed in a luscious sauce of garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili, creating a tantalizing dance on your taste buds. As you explore the diverse culinary landscape of Spain, be sure to savor the classic Tortilla de Patatas, a humble yet extraordinary dish featuring potatoes, eggs, and onions, united in a golden embrace. And for a sweet finale, succumb to the irresistible charm of Churros con Chocolate, where crispy churros are lovingly dipped in rich, decadent chocolate sauce, creating a blissful union of textures and flavors. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant tapestry of Spanish cuisine as you embark on this culinary adventure.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ONE-HOUR SPANISH CHICKPEA SOUP - 6-QT PRESSURE COOKER
Entered for safe-keeping, by Ann Taylor Pittman, September 2010 Cooking Light. Calls for 6-quart pressure cooker. Be sure to use high-quality Spanish chorizo instead of fresh or raw Mexican chorizo. Note: the chickpeas do not need to be pre-soaked.
Provided by KateL
Categories Stew
Time 1h21m
Yield 7 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and chorizo; sauté 2 minutes.
- Stir in 2 1/2 cups water, broth, chickpeas, and bay leaves.
- Close lid securely, bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure. Cook 1 hour.
- Remove from heat. Use quick release method favored by your pressure cooker manufacturer: release pressure through steam vent, or place cooker under cold running water to release pressure.
- Remove lid, directing steam away from you. Discard bay leaves.
- Add escarole and remaining ingredients, stirring just until escarole wilts.
- Serve immediately.
SPANISH CHICKPEA SOUP
This recipe was found in The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook. In Spain, this soup is only made when the chickpeas are in season and fresh. The rest of us, unless we know of a place to get fresh chickpeas, will have to use dried or canned.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Onions
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add oil and onions to a medium saucepan and saute on low heat, stirring, until very well done.
- Add the carrot and chickpeas, and saute for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add stock and bring to boil.
- Add seasonings and simmer on low until veggies are tender (about 35 min), adding water if necessary and stirring on occasion.
- Remove bay leaf and puree soup.
- Add butter and lemon juice.
- Simmer until heated through.
- Serve hot.
ANDALUSIAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SOUP
A simple peasant soup that is often served with toasted or fried bread doused with vinegar, pine nuts, hard-boiled egg and parsley added at the end, this is a filling and comforting soup that is still suitable for a late spring/early summer meal.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the chickpeas and combine with 1 quart fresh water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer until tender, 30 minutes to an hour.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 2 of the garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, paprika and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes cook down to a fragrant sauce, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas with their liquid, the potatoes, wine, more salt to taste, pepper, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining garlic, the saffron and the spinach and simmer another 5 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SPANISH CHICKPEA SOUP
This is a lovely comforting soup, lifted by the addition of chorizo sausage. A popular winter soup in our house. Time does not include soaking time for chickpeas (though you can use tinned to save the effort)
Provided by JustEmma
Categories Beans
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the chickpeas on a bowl of water overnight, rinse and drain. You can used tinned chickpeas to skip this step, in which case just drain and rinse.
- Heat the oil in a soup pan, fry the chunks of Chorizo until beginning to crisp before adding the chickpeas and cooking for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring.
- Stud the onion with the whole cloves and add to the mixture in the pan along with the garlic and coriander.
- Pour enough water over to cover ingredients with about ¼ inch to spare, cover with pan lid and simmer for 2 hours, checking every now and then to make sure water doesn't evaporate and adding more if needed.
- Remove the clove studded onion and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend half the soup mixture until smooth, adding more water if necessary, then return to the pot, give a good mix and reheat.
- Whilst reheating, toast some almond flakes until lightly brown under the grill.
- Serve with a swirl of cream on the top and a sprinkling of the toasted, flaked almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 408.6, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 19
SIMPLE CHICKPEA SOUP
This recipe came to The Times in 2013, when the food writers Michael Pollan and Michael Moss were prompted to make "a tasty, reasonably healthy lunch" using ingredients available at most grocery stores. "No farmers' market produce, no grass-fed beef or artisanal anything," the prompt stated.a They came up with a few simple dishes: pizza, a salad of sliced avocados and oranges, and this simple but flavorful soup, which Mr. Pollan regularly made for his family and relies on canned garbanzos.
Provided by Emily Weinstein
Categories dinner, one pot, appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield About 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a soup pot over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until onion is translucent and has lost its bite. Add garlic and cook until slightly colored.
- Rinse chickpeas in cold water, then add to pot. Add water to pot until chickpeas are covered to the depth of 1 inch.
- Cook over medium heat (soup should bubble, but not come to a full boil) for an hour, or until the chickpeas are soft and silky. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with grated Parmesan or a drizzle of good olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 428 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
PRESSURE COOKER CHICKPEA, RED PEPPER AND TOMATO STEW
This vegan stew is inspired by romesco, the Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. Here, those flavors combine in a ragout that pulls from the pantry, with fast prep and little waste. Instead of stock, this stew relies on the thick liquid from the canned chickpeas, sometimes called aquafaba. And the marinating oil in jarred sundried tomatoes is delicious, especially when augmented with herbs and vinegar. Give yours a little taste to make sure you like it, and then throw that in, too. (If you don't like it, make up the difference with regular olive oil.) The smoked almonds on top are key, adding necessary crunch and richness, so be generous with them. (If you would like to make this stew on the stovetop, just sauté the onion then add the remaining stew ingredients and simmer until the flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. You can also use this recipe to prepare the dish in a slow cooker.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on the sauté setting on a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic and smoked paprika, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and their liquid, roasted red peppers and canned tomatoes. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is sticking, until fragrant and combined, about 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Turn off the sauté setting. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the steam valve to sealed. Set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. After the cook time, turn off the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually by twisting the steam valve to vent.
- Taste the stew, and add additional salt, pepper or vinegar, if you like. Serve the stew in bowls, topped with a drizzle of olive oil, red-pepper flakes and smoked almonds.
Tips:
- Soak the chickpeas overnight: Soaking the chickpeas overnight will help them cook faster and more evenly. If you don't have time to soak the chickpeas overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, green beans, or zucchini. Feel free to experiment and use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
- Add some spice: If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the soup. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice: This soup is delicious served with crusty bread or rice. You can also top it with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Conclusion:
This one-hour Spanish chickpea soup is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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