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chickpea soup with hand and red nails

Chickpea Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 2 tablespoons (14 grams) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 leek thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bay leave
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 4 - 6 cups (500 grams) vegetable broth add 2 cups at a time
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) (480 grams) chickpeas or 3 cups of cooked chickpeas
  • 1½ pounds (680 grams) potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 can (15 ounces) (400 grams) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large pot. Add 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 rib celery (all chopped), 2 cloves garlic (pressed), and 1 leek (thinly sliced).
    Cook gently for 5 to 10 minutes, until veggies are soft.
    soffrito flavor base for chickpea soup in a skillet
  • Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 bay leave, and 1 sprig rosemary and cook for two more minutes.
    Chickpea soup flavor base in a skillet
  • Add 4 - 6 cups vegetable broth (2 at a time), 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1½ pounds potatoes (peeled and chopped), and 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes.
    Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
    Chickpea soup with potatoes and chickpeas and hands
  • Simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
    Chickpea soup with white ladle
  • Taste and adjust for salt. Add more broth or water if you like a thinner soup. Serve with crusty bread or a grain of your choice.
    Chickpea soup with toasted bread and hand
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 portion of chickpea soup out of 4 portions.
STORAGE & MAKE AHEAD
Make ahead: chickpea soup is an excellent recipe to make ahead as its flavor gets better as the ingredients meld together. Also, it keeps well for days, making it a perfect recipe for meal prep.
Refrigerator: keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: let the soup cool down completely, transfer it into a freezer-friendly container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw and Reheat: defrost in the fridge over several hours or in the microwave. Warm in the microwave for 2 to 4 minutes or in a saucepan with some water.
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