CHICKPEA VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PARMESAN, ROSEMARY AND LEMON

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This satisfying, colorful soup is loaded with chickpeas and vegetables, and it's incredibly easy to make. There's not much more to it than tossing everything into a pot and letting it simmer for a couple of hours (no sautéing!) until everything is tender. Do not forget to finish the soup with a flurry of the rosemary, Parmesan, lemon zest and pepper mixture. It really makes this soup sing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole clove
1/2 onion, sliced root to stem so it stays intact, peeled
1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
1 sprig rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, more to taste
1 small Parmesan rind, plus 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 celery stalks, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Insert the clove into the onion. Put the onion in a large pot with the chickpeas, rosemary sprig, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt and cheese rind. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until chickpeas are tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, carrots and celery, cover loosely, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes longer. While soup simmers, mix the chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan, lemon zest and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Season the soup to taste and ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 471, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sumee Sheikh
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I would not recommend this soup. It's not very good.


Rena Kitchen
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This soup is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful and it's a lot of work to make.


aiyan khan
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I found this soup to be too thick. I would add more broth next time.


Mubashar Saleem
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Elhadi Bouguerra
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the taste of the soup, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Wesam
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Val Cally
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is amazing.


Johnny Dragon
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really liked the way they were used in this soup. They added a nice texture and flavor.


Lord btc Comedy
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This soup is very filling and satisfying. I had a bowl for lunch and I was full for hours.


Okoro Chinedu
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon in this soup. It really brightens up the dish.


Zack
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onions that were about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Chika Kaga
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of chickpeas, vegetables, Parmesan, rosemary, and lemon, but it was surprisingly delicious! I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Asoob Ali
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


K Lionhart
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Rubel Hossain
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This soup is a fantastic way to warm up on a cold day. The chickpeas and vegetables are hearty and filling, and the Parmesan, rosemary, and lemon add a delicious flavor.