Dive into the depths of African culinary heritage with our guide to crafting the ultimate "African Chickpea Soup". This tantalizing dish, steeped in the diverse culinary traditions of the African continent, offers a captivating blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport your taste buds to a world of culinary enchantment. From the aromatic spices of North African cuisine to the vibrant ingredients of West African cooking, this soup is a testament to the richness and diversity of African culinary artistry. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating an "African Chickpea Soup" that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
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AFRICAN CURRIED COCONUT SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS
Black-eyed peas can replace the chickpeas, if desired. For a lighter soup, the rice can be omitted.
Provided by Donna Klein
Categories Soup/Stew Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Spice Curry Legume Chickpea Healthy Vegan Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chili; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
CHICKPEA HARISSA SOUP
When the day calls for soup but your schedule doesn't, look to an assertive ingredient that doesn't require hours of simmering to extract flavor. Harissa, a North African chile paste, packs a punch right out of the jar (brands range in heat levels, though, so adjust quantity to taste). Dump in 2 cans of chickpeas: The starchy, seasoned liquid thickens the soup quickly. Besides that, additional vegetables and toppings you want to add are up to you: Soup should bend to your life, not the opposite.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, beans, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the harissa and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas and their liquid. Fill a can with water, and add that to the pot as well. Season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are warmed and the flavors have come together, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Now taste it: Add salt, water (if too thick), honey (if too spicy), and/or harissa (if not spicy enough) to your liking. Serve hot, with whichever toppings you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 393, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 609 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
CHICKPEA SOUP I
This bean soup can be made in 45 minutes. Substitute vegetable broth to create a vegetarian alternative.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.
- Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 570.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKPEA SOUP
I got this from the February 2005 issue of BBC Good Food and adjusted slightly for our tastes. I'm not sure how authentically Moroccan it is (when we were there we didn't come across any soups like this) but it definitely has those north-African flavours and best of all it is super healthy for you. If you don't have harissa you can use your favourite hot sauce or chili pepper.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil and then fry the onion and celery until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the cumin and fry for another 30 seconds.
- Turn up the heat and add the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas and harissa.
- Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Throw in the broad beans and lemon juice and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the broad beans are tender.
- Season again and then ladle into bowls.
- Top with a bit of lemon zest and chopped coriander or parsley.
- Serve with your favourite bread.
AFRICAN COCONUT CURRIED CHICKPEA SOUP
I broke my ankle and had to stay off my feet for three long months. This is one of the recipes my son made to stock my freezer. It's a wonderful, fragrant vegetarian soup. You can add some shredded chicken or pork to it if you want to add meat.
Provided by Linda N
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 4 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chili; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
FRANK DE CARLO'S BLACK CHICKPEA SOUP
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Wash the chickpeas and soak them in water to cover for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat and brown the bones well. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, drained chickpeas and wine, and add enough water to cover by about an inch. Cover and bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat down to low and cook, checking occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't dry out. (Mine didn't, but if yours does, add water as necessary.) The chickpeas and meat will become tender at about the same time, which could be after 3 hours or more.
- At some point make the croutons: Toss the bread cubes with olive oil. Bake at 325 degrees on a baking sheet; toss occasionally, until beautifully golden. Sprinkle with a little salt and set aside.
- Remove the bones; shred and return the meat to the pot. Reheat, adding the greens and cooking until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Beat the eggs, add them and stir. Add 2 handfuls cheese.
- Ladle into bowls; top with cracked pepper and torn basil. Frank finishes with more cheese and more oil. Why not?
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 698, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 999 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or coriander for an extra layer of flavor.
- If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped chili pepper.
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamy finish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Conclusion:
This African chickpea soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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