PORTUGUESE SPINACH & CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRAO)
Another recipe adapted from Jean Anderson's "Food of Portugal." This hearty soup is from the Alentejo and can be dressed up with the inclusion of some garlicy sausage--chourico or linguica. I have taken a shortcut and use canned chickpeas and frozen chopped spinach, but using really good homemade chicken stock really makes a big flavor difference.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Spinach
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir fry the garlic and onions in 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy saucepan until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and stir fry another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the herbs and allow them to meloow over low heat for about 12 minutes.
- Add the broth, raise the heat and bring the soup to a gentle simmer, add the chickpeas, cover and cook slowly for about one hour or until everything is soft.
- If you like your soup to have texture, ladle out a cup or so of chick peas; if you prefer it mostly smooth, don't.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is as smooth as you like.
- Add in the spinach, the reserved chickpeas(if you reserved them) and simmer twenty to thirty minutes--until the flavors are blended.
- Now stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and serve, hot, with crusty bread.
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Vijay Bosco
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some leftover pork from a pulled pork dinner, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the pork was cooked perfe
Bob Sauve
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover beef from a pot roast dinner, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfect
matthew hawthorn
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I had some leftover turkey from a Thanksgiving dinner, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey was cooke
Mackay mwanja
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover ham from a holiday dinner, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the ham was cooked perfectly. I
Kirssy Chambers
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a roasted chicken dinner, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was
Peggy Ayensu
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chickpeas and spinach are hidden in the soup, so they won't even know they're eating them. The broth is also very flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve it with a side of crust
Bri Tried and Tested
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The chickpeas and spinach are cooked until they're soft and creamy, and the broth is flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread, but it's also great on its own. I highly
Abdulateef Muhammed
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chickpeas are cooked until they're soft and creamy, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The broth is also very flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve
Brielle Hinton
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The chickpeas are packed with protein and fiber, and the spinach is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The broth is also very flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve it with a side
Md Alim Islam
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful and satisfying. I served it with a side of crusty bread
Harun pathan
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chickpeas and spinach are packed with nutrients, and the broth is flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve it with a side of crust
Jennifer Washington
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chickpeas are cooked until they're soft and creamy, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor. The broth is also very flavorful and satisfying. I usually serve
Thobani Gift Mabasa
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I had a can of chickpeas in my pantry that I needed to use up, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chick
Hamid Yousafzai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. It was so delicious and satisfying. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the spinach was still vibrant and green. The broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with a side of crusty br
SYCO DAVID
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of chickpeas and spinach, and the broth is so rich and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this sou
Princess Hibba
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I decided to give this soup a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The chickpeas were cooked until they were soft and creamy, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor. The soup was also very filling and
Rahman Shofyz
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use canned chickpeas, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is also very versatile - I've added different vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and it's
HAMBOZO SHALABY
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. The chickpeas and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the soup was seasoned just right. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Shahiad khan
[email protected]This Portuguese spinach chickpea soup is a delicious and hearty meal. The chickpeas are cooked until tender, and the spinach is added at the end to keep its vibrant green color. The soup is seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin, which give