CHICKPEA AND BROCCOLI RABE SOUP

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Provided by Alice Waters

Categories     Soup/Stew     Dinner     Lunch     Chickpea     Fall     Winter     Broccoli Rabe     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 slices pancetta, chopped fine
1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 oregano sprigs
A pinch of dried chile flakes (optional)
Salt
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups cooked chickpeas
2 cups chickpea cooking liquid
2 cups chicken stock
1 bunch of broccoli rabe
A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 slices pancetta, chopped fine
  • Cook for 3 minutes and then add: 1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 4 oregano sprigs A pinch of dried chile flakes (optional)
  • Cook, stirring now and then, until soft and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Turn down the heat if the vegetables start to brown too quickly. When the vegetables are cooked, add: Salt 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • Cook for a few minutes and pour in: 2 cups chickpea cooking liquid 2 cups chicken stock
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim off and discard the woody stems from: 1 bunch of broccoli rabe
  • Wash and drain, chop coarsely, and add to the soup. Cook for another 10 minutes. Test a large rabe stem. If it is not tender, cook the soup a few more minutes. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Serve garnished with: A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

abby Palafox
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very healthy and filling.


pinik Ltd
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one is really good! It's flavorful and satisfying.


Joel O'Riordan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chickpeas and broccoli rabe.


Mahmudul Rifat hossen
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I added some extra garlic and lemon juice to this soup and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


RANGERS1031 YT
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and broccoli rabe. It's also a very affordable soup to make.


Layla Hlwempu
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great soup for a crowd.


Tony Devito
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of chickpeas and broccoli rabe.


Elizabeth Asencio
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great and the soup was very filling.


Monique issa
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Mostakim Mia
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli rabe adds a nice touch of bitterness. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Riddle
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chickpeas and broccoli rabe. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


sandesh pokharel official nepal
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli rabe, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors were subtle but complex, and the soup was very satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


FAZI BUTT
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This was a great recipe! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli rabe added a nice touch of bitterness. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Mahmood
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love that it's healthy and filling too. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Khadija Omar
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. I usually add a bit of extra garlic and lemon juice to taste.


TRASH _LORD
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen broccoli rabe and it worked perfectly. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice. Will definitely make again!


Owais Qadar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli rabe adds a nice bitterness that balances out the sweetness of the chickpeas.


Holly Sampson
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This chickpea and broccoli rabe soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.