ANDALUSIAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SOUP

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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

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium spanish onion, peeled and chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes in juice,
3 tsp sweet paprika
salt, to taste
16 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained
1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 c dry white wine
black pepper, to taste
2 c water
1 pinch saffron
1 lb fresh spinach leaves, stemmed and coarsely chopped

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.

Nisbet Babayeva
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to start your day.


main faraz
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Chondra Williams
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's hearty and flavorful, and I always feel good after eating it.


Tyler Shultz
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


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


Unique Prince
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this soup was still delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting.


Soroj Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Kemar Richardson
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Mama Jan
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Skypa Wolf
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is anything but simple.


Santos Cr
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with spinach, carrots, and celery.


SHaRmin Riyadh
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but this soup changed my mind. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing!


Hilltown Convention
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This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I added a little extra cumin and cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


MR NAFIZ YT
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was very filling.


Ellie Poppenger
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. The combination of chickpeas, spinach, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.