ANDALUSIAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SOUP
This is a Spanish soup recipe (from the Andalusian region of Spain). The original recipe featured dry chickpeas that are soaked for 15 to 18 hours, and then they're boiled for 2 1/2 to 3 hours to soften enough to be ready to add to the soup recipe. This version utilizes pre-cooked (canned) chickpeas that are already softened,...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Bean Soups
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. 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.
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
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Aporna Mohanta
amohanta38@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can or two in my pantry.
Thilina Sanjaya
t@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and spices really balance out the flavor.
Harry Pennington
p-h@yahoo.comThis soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of chickpeas, spinach, and spices.
BIGMAN Init
init.b46@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This soup is definitely a keeper!
fatou jatta
fatou_jatta@gmail.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy and convenient!
Lucky lucky Lucky
llucky7@hotmail.comI wasn't sure how the spinach and chickpeas would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors really work well together.
Papa Ami
a-p72@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices really warm you up.
D√∫lio Silva
d@hotmail.comI added some extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!
Mornante Ferus
ferus@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with a few basic ingredients, but the flavor is incredible.
Sarah Talerico
t-s@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Just some guy With grey hair
hj65@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
M Ramzan Arain
arainm@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this soup changed my mind! The chickpeas and spices really complemented the spinach.
Makail Rashid
mr57@yahoo.comI made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Mozibor Tallukdar
t-m79@yahoo.comThis soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the spinach added a lovely freshness.