Traditional Spanish Chickpea Soup

Experience the authentic flavors of Spain with this hearty and comforting Chickpea Soup. This traditional recipe features tender garbanzo beans, savory chorizo sausage, aromatic garlic, and a touch of coriander, all simmered to perfection. Garnished with toasted almond flakes and a creamy swirl, this soup is a delightful way to warm up your taste buds.

Ingredients

8	ounces dried garbanzo beans
4 1⁄2	ounces chorizo sausage, cut into bite-size chunks
3	garlic cloves, chopped
1⁄2	onion
4	-5 whole cloves whole cloves
2	teaspoons ground coriander
1	tablespoon oil
	sliced almonds, toasted
	single cream

Instructions

• 1. Begin by soaking the dried garbanzo beans in a bowl of water overnight. Rinse and drain them before use. Alternatively, you may use tinned chickpeas to skip this step, simply drain and rinse them.
  2. In a soup pan, heat the oil and fry the chunks of chorizo until they begin to crisp. Add the chickpeas and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring consistently.
  3. Pierce the onion with the whole cloves and add it to the pan along with the garlic and ground coriander.
  4. Cover the ingredients with enough water, leaving about ¼ inch to spare. Place the lid on the pan and simmer for 2 hours. Periodically check to ensure the water level is maintained, adding more if necessary.
  5. Remove the clove-studded onion and season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Blend half of the soup mixture until smooth, adding water as needed. Return the blended mixture to the pot, mix well, and reheat.
  7. While reheating, lightly brown some almond flakes under the grill.
  8. Serve the soup with a swirl of cream on top and a sprinkling of the toasted almond flakes.

Aug 09, 2024