Best 4 Creamy Chickpea Gazpacho Recipes

Discover the tantalizing "Creamy Chickpea Gazpacho", a refreshing and innovative take on the classic Spanish soup. This delightful vegan dish combines the zesty flavors of fresh summer vegetables with creamy chickpeas, aromatic herbs, and a hint of tangy spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses. With its smooth texture, vibrant colors, and bursts of flavor, this gazpacho is a perfect appetizer, light meal, or refreshing treat on a warm day. Whether you're looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch option, a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or a creative dish to impress your friends and family, this creamy chickpea gazpacho is sure to hit the spot. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the exquisite blend of ingredients and simple yet effective techniques that bring this culinary masterpiece to life.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHICKPEA GAZPACHO

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Chickpeas and tahini lend an addicting creaminess to classic gazpacho. Cool, refreshing, and hearty - the perfect summer dinner!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained (only 1/2 cup goes into the soup; you'll roast the rest)
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
1 1/2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes (cored and diced large (I usually use an heirloom mix but other types work just fine too))
1 medium cucumber (peeled and diced large)
1 small shallot (approx. 1 ounce, peeled and roughly minced)
2 medium cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Additional smoked paprika (diced cucumber and diced tomato for topping)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add 1/2 cup of the chickpeas to the pitcher of a blender.
Rinse remaining chickpeas. Spread a couple of paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet and spread chickpeas on top. Gently blot tops of chickpeas with additional paper towels until they're relatively dry. Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle with a couple of pinches of kosher salt and toss gently until coated with oil and salt. Discard paper towels and pour chickpeas onto baking sheet. Bake until golden and slightly crispy, 25-30 minutes.
While the chickpeas are roasting, make and chill the soup. To the 1/2 cup chickpeas already in the pitcher of the blender, add the remaining ingredients (aside from toppings). Puree until smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until very cold.
Ladle into bowls and top with cucumber, tomato, roasted chickpeas, and a light sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve.

CREAMY GAZPACHO

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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups white bread, preferably day-old (or toasted), crusts removed and torn
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded (reserve the seeds and tomato juice) and flesh roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 English cucumber, roughly chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 large shallot, roughly chopped
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for serving
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Place the bread in a large bowl. Pour the reserved tomato juice over the stale bread and set it aside for at least 10 minutes. Not only will this soften the bread, but also infuse it with the tomato flavor.
In a food processor or a powerful blender, add all of the chopped vegetables. Puree the vegetables until they start to breakdown.
Add the bread and the sherry vinegar to the blender. Turn the blender on and stream in the olive oil. Puree the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the consistency is too thick, add water or more vinegar if you like, to adjust the thickness. Place the gazpacho into the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to marry with one another.
Serve the gazpacho in glasses, like they do in Spain, or you can serve it in bowls if you prefer.
Cook's Notes: To make your gazpacho spicier, add some of the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno. You can adjust the oil and vinegar in this recipe to make it tangier if you like!
Gazpacho gets better the longer that it sits.

CRAZY CREAMY CHICKPEA CURRY

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Coconut milk adds creaminess to this vegan dish, while enhancing the spicier notes.

Provided by isachandra

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons mild curry powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large carrot, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
4 cups large cauliflower florets
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup coconut milk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
½ cup frozen peas
Salt to taste
Cooked basmati rice
1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce

Steps:

Melt coconut oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add curry powder, pepper flakes, broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, and tomato paste and stir.
Add potatoes and carrot, cover pot, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and leave lid ajar. Cook just until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chickpeas, coconut milk, and cilantro. Stir gently to incorporate. Return to simmer with lid ajar and simmer just until cauliflower is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in peas and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and season with salt, if needed. Serve with steamed basmati rice and, for those who'd like more heat, sriracha sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 744.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

CREAMY CHICKPEA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND ROSEMARY

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Luxurious and hearty, cheap and easy, this vegetarian pasta uses mostly pantry staples, requiring just a few fresh ingredients, like baby spinach, rosemary and heavy cream. Canned chickpeas form the foundation of the dish: They're cooked until crisp and caramelized. Half are then saved as a garnish, while the rest are simmered until they break down and thicken the sauce. You can swap out your greens or beans, and if you want to experiment with flavor, raid your spice cabinet: Ground coriander, toasted fennel seeds, coarsely crumbled pink peppercorns or a sprinkle of smoked paprika perk up the dish.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
Black pepper
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
In a wide, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the chickpeas, rosemary and Aleppo pepper, if using. Season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas start to caramelize at their edges and pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half the chickpeas to a bowl. Reserve for garnish.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallots and garlic to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the pasta until a couple minutes short of al dente according to package instructions, about 5 minutes. Do not drain the pasta, but using tongs, transfer the pasta directly from the pot to the spinach and cream sauce. Add 1 cup pasta cooking water and the Parmesan, and cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with the tongs, until the sauce is thickened and the noodles are al dente, about 2 minutes. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce, if needed.
Transfer to bowls, and top with reserved chickpeas, rosemary and black pepper. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges for squeezing on top.

Tips:

- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. - If you don't have time to soak the chickpeas overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then letting them sit for 1 hour. - To make the gazpacho smoother, blend it until it is completely pureed. - If you like a little bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce. - Serve the gazpacho chilled, garnished with chopped cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This creamy chickpea gazpacho is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, spicy or mild, this gazpacho is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this creamy chickpea gazpacho a try.