Best 10 Ham N Chickpea Soup Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the delectable flavors of ham and chickpea soup, a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. This classic soup combines the rich smokiness of ham with the earthy goodness of chickpeas, resulting in a savory and satisfying broth. It's a great way to warm up on a chilly day or as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. If you're a fan of ham and bean soup or chickpea stew, then you'll love this irresistible combination that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Let's explore the best recipe for ham and chickpea soup and discover how to create this culinary masterpiece in your own home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND CHICKPEA SLOW COOKER SOUP



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A leftover ham bone and chickpeas come together to make a hearty soup in the slow cooker. It goes great with a hearty bread, as it is a very hearty soup.

Provided by beanbaird

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 18h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dry garbanzo beans
1 meaty ham bone
10 new potatoes, halved
5 carrots, chopped
½ cup frozen corn
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
  • The next day, rinse the soaked beans and place them into a slow cooker; place the ham bone in the cooker, and pour in enough water to cover the beans and ham bone by several inches. Set the cooker to Low, and cook for 8 hours.
  • Skim any foam from the top of the soup, and remove the ham bone. Strip as much meat as possible from the ham bone, and return the meat to the slow cooker; discard the bone. Stir in potatoes, carrots, frozen corn, and black pepper to taste. Set the cooker on Low, and cook for 1 hour; then turn the heat up to High and cook 1 more hour (10 hours total cooking time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

HAM 'N' CHICKPEA SOUP



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Chock-full of ham, vegetables, chickpeas and orzo, this hearty soup is loaded with good-for-you flavor. Linda Arnold sends the recipe from her Edmonton, Alberta kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the ham, garlic, rosemary and sage; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Drain orzo; stir into soup. Add chickpeas; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1015mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HAM AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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Make and share this Ham and Chickpea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
4 -6 cups chicken stock
2 cups ham (diced)
1 ham bone (optional)
2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
pepper
1/2 lb green beans (cleaned, trimmed and cut)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add the onions, carrot and celery and saute until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add the stock, ham, chickpeas, oregano and bay leaf and simmer, covered on low heat for at least 20 minutes.
  • Add the green beans and simmer until the green means are cooked al dente.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 2240.8, Carbohydrate 78.9, Fiber 15, Sugar 6.8, Protein 36.7

CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water
2 large onions, peeled: one cut in half and stuck with 2 cloves, the other chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless chicken thighs with skin, each cut in half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces chunk of Spanish mountain cured ham, Prosciutto, or slab bacon, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
1 generous pinch saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 - inch thick
2 ribs celery, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 cups stock or water
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, washed and chopped

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas in large saucepan with enough water to cover by several inches. Add onion cut in half (with cloves) and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook 1 hour, until about halfway cooked. In the meantime, heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place chicken pieces, skin side down, in hot pot. Cook until evenly golden brown, about 5 minutes, then flip over and cook other side 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the pan and add diced mountain ham or bacon. Cook 5 minutes until crisp. If using bacon, drain excess fat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and saffron and stir. Cook until onions start to soften, then add white wine and scrape bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add carrots, celery, cabbage, salt and pepper. Remove onion halves from chickpeas and add half cooked chickpeas and their cooking liquid to pot along with the 6 cups of stock or water. Bring pot to a boil, lower heat and simmer 45 minutes to an hour or until chicken and chickpeas are completely cooked. Stir in parsley and serve.

NEELY'S CHICKPEA, HAM AND SWISS CHARD SOUP



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
One 6-ounce piece smoked ham steak, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 small bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and sliced into thin ribbons
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
One 16-ounce can chickpeas or black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
Hot sauce, as needed
Worcestershire sauce, as needed
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve. To the same Dutch oven, add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute until the vegetables are tender, roughly 4 minutes. Add the ham steak and red pepper flakes and adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add the Swiss chard and saute until it begins to soften.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas or black-eyed peas, and the canned tomatoes with their juices. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Splash with some hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese and bacon.

SMOKY CHICKPEA SOUP WITH HERBS AND YOGURT



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Add a flavoured stock pot to give a subtle kick to this smoky chickpea soup. Whether for lunch or supper, it's a dish the whole family will enjoy

Provided by Katie Hiscock

Categories     Starter, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
½ red pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot
400g can chickpeas, drained
4 tbsp yogurt
small bunch of coriander or mint

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, carrot and pepper over a low heat for 5 mins or until softened, but not browned. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds more.
  • Tip in the tomatoes, then fill the can with water and pour into the pan, too. Add the Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot and 500ml more water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins. If you would like a less textured soup, blend the soup with a stick blender until smooth.
  • Stir in the chickpeas, crushing some of them with a potato masher, then cook for another 10 mins. To serve, ladle into four bowls, swirl through some yogurt and scatter the coriander or mint on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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Cumin, coriander, and cinnamon give this easy soup an exotic Moroccan flavor. With bits of tender chicken and carrots, it makes a satisfying lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, skin side down, until skin is browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned, 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons garlic and spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in carrots and return chicken to pot. Stir in broth.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer, partially cover, and cook until chicken is falling off the bone, 50 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from soup. When cool enough to handle, tear chicken into large pieces, discarding skin and bones. Return meat to pot. Add chickpeas and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. In a small bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon garlic, lemon zest, and cilantro; sprinkle over soup before serving.

CHICKPEA SOUP WITH PARSLEY AND PARMESAN



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
5 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cans (about 15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
Coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
Toasts or bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Cook until oil is infused and garlic is just beginning to color (do not let brown), 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer garlic chips to a plate.
  • Add chickpeas to oil in pot, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until heated through and creamy, about 5 minutes. Smash some of the chickpeas with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Add broth and water; simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide soup among 4 bowls. Top with parsley, Parmesan, and garlic chips. Drizzle with oil and serve immediately with toasts.

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP



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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound dried split peas
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PEA & HAM SOUP



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A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

knob of butter
1 onion, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1l ham or pork stock (see 'Try', below)
500g frozen petit pois
300g thickly sliced ham, trimmed of any fat and diced

Steps:

  • Heat a knob of butter in a saucepan and when lightly foaming gently cook 1 chopped onion until softened, but not coloured.
  • Tip in 1 peeled and diced medium potato and stir to coat in butter, then pour over 1l ham or pork stock. Simmer until softened.
  • Tip in 500g frozen petit pois and bring back to the boil. Cook for a couple of mins.
  • Remove from the heat and blend until smooth. Stir in 300g diced ham and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6.3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6.2 grams sugar, Fiber 7.3 grams fiber, Protein 28.5 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Choose high-quality ham, chickpeas, and vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the ham: Ham is a delicate meat, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook the ham according to the package directions, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to soup. Choose a variety of vegetables that you and your family enjoy, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Add herbs and spices to taste: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of the soup. Common herbs and spices that are used in ham and chickpea soup include thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings: Toppings can add extra flavor and texture to the soup. Common toppings for ham and chickpea soup include croutons, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

Ham and chickpea soup is a delicious, hearty, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make a delicious ham and chickpea soup that your family and friends will love.

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