GARBANZO BEAN SOUP WITH SAFFRON

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Spice     Saffron     Chickpea     Winter     Healthy     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
5 cups canned vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
5 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash
1 12- to 14-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add saffron; stir 1 minute. Add 5 cups broth and next 5 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans. Simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Saad Alhussein
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This soup is the perfect comfort food.


Kyra Paris
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I'm going to make a double batch of this soup so I can have leftovers for lunch.


Puli Krishna
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jessica Joice
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I can't wait to try this soup with different types of bread.


Somtochukwu Christian
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I'm going to try making this soup in my slow cooker.


Nthabiseng Molete
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This soup is a great source of protein and fiber.


Lawrence Asabere
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and delicious vegetarian recipes.


Cindy Miller
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Javion
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I'm going to make this soup for my next dinner party.


Gershad Andre
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover garbanzo beans.


Like ghosts in the snow
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I'm not sure about the saffron. I've never cooked with it before.


Jamie Lipscombe
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This soup looks delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Dina Moni
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Pascal Atallah
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


ER Sohan
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I love the golden color of this soup. It's so inviting.


Lucy Payne
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Freeman Tv
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I'm not a big fan of garbanzo beans, but this soup changed my mind. The saffron really mellows out the flavor of the beans and makes them so delicious.


Sarath Kumara
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of garbanzo beans, saffron, and vegetables.


Crypto KinG
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The flavors are amazing and the saffron really makes it unique.


Mhamad Sallh
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This garbanzo bean soup with saffron is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The saffron adds a beautiful golden color and a subtle flavor that really makes the soup special.