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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 393.4 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 19.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.7 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița