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Curried Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Cauliflower

Curried Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
  3. 3 Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  4. 4 Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Easy Chourico Soup

Easy Chourico Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the chourico in a soup pot over medium-high heat until it releases some oil. Add the chopped onion; stir and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the baby spinach into the soup and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By ASHLEY_S

Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup

Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Stir into pasta and add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.

By Joy

Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Soup

Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken, water, and chicken stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  2. 2 While the chicken is cooling, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, then strain the reserved cooking liquid into the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Cut cooked chicken into cubes and add to simmering potatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, spinach, and roasted red peppers; simmer for 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

By Catherine Ann

Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Season with cumin and coriander.
  2. 2 Add vegetable stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, blend heavy cream, tahini, and cornmeal. Mix into the soup.
  4. 4 Stir spinach into the soup. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Continue to cook until spinach is heated through.

By Dale Penny

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Spicy Tortilla Bean Soup

Spicy Tortilla Bean Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent, about 10 minutes. Add chipotle peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chili powder and cumin; cook and stir until mixture is heated through, about 5 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir broth, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and simmer until soup is heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes. Add corn and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 more minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

By linzianne

Harira

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; stir the bouillon cubes into the water until dissolved. Add the onion, banana pepper, hominy, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, diced tomatoes, chicken soup, chicken, garlic powder, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook the soup until the onions are soft and opaque, about 20 minutes.

By ShannyBanany

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.

By Vanessa Moore

Spinach with Chickpeas and Fresh Dill

Spinach with Chickpeas and Fresh Dill

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until soft. Add chickpeas, and toss to coat in oil.
  2. 2 Clean spinach well and cut away thick stems; add undrained spinach and dill to skillet, and cook until spinach is tender.
  3. 3 Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

By Sara

Spicy Three Pepper Hummus

Spicy Three Pepper Hummus

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, jalapeno, and juice from the jalapeno jar. Season with black pepper, cayenne, cumin and oregano.
  2. 2 Mix using the whisk attachment on low speed until the ingredients start to blend, then turn the speed to medium, and blend to your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Make sure your container is sealed well, or your fridge will smell like garlic!

By FLCRACKER

Chickpeas and Chorizo

Chickpeas and Chorizo

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans into a large container; add enough cool water to cover by several inches. Soak beans for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and ribs. Arrange pepper halves, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Roast peppers under the preheated broiler until blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl, seal tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam until skins are loosened, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Slice peppers.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir potatoes in hot oil until browned, about 10 minutes. Add chorizo and continue to cook until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sliced peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in beans, then pour in sherry and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Pete Zaria

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Cocido Madrileno

Cocido Madrileno

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chickpeas in a bowl and cover with plenty of cold water. Soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine beef shank, chicken thighs, pork belly, chorizo, beef bone, and ham bone in a pressure cooker. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer uncovered. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  3. 3 Add chickpeas and season with salt. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over the vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  5. 5 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cabbage, season with salt, and cook until cabbage is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 When cook time for the meat is up, let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove. Strain meat stock into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add orzo to the boiling stock and cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, arrange the cooked meat on a serving platter surrounded by chickpeas. Serve with cabbage on the side.

By Allrecipes Member

Portuguese Sausage Soup

Portuguese Sausage Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat until it sizzles, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add kale and bay leaves; cover until kale wilts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add chicken broth, garbanzo beans with their juices, tomatoes, linguica, and chorizo; bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

By Pat-Perry

Instant Pot Chickpeas

Instant Pot Chickpeas

4.8

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chickpeas into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 36 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain chickpeas and let cool.

By LauraF

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

Perfectly Dry Roasted Chickpeas

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread chickpeas on paper towels; allow to air dry completely, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread chickpeas on prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes, shaking pan every 10 minutes. Remove chickpeas from oven; toss with mixed spice and salt. Place chickpeas back into the oven; turn oven off until completely cold, about 2 hours or up to overnight.

By Chef V

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Chickpeas

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Chickpeas

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain chickpeas, removing any loose skins.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). Spread chickpeas evenly in the basket. Cook until dried out, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer chickpeas into a heat-proof bowl and drizzle with oil and sea salt. Toss to coat. Return chickpeas to the air fryer and cook, shaking basket every 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Chickpeas

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Chickpeas

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Spread chickpeas over the paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels over chickpeas and gently press to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3 Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl. Add wing sauce and toss to combine. Add ranch dressing mix and stir until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place chickpeas in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Shake and cook for 5 minutes more. Shake and cook for another 5 minutes. Shake and cook for the final 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve hot.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse chickpeas in a colander. Allow to drain and dry for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer chickpeas to a bowl. Add Tajin, olive oil, and cayenne. Stir until evenly combined. Spread out chickpeas in the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook for 5 minutes, shake basket, and cook for 5 minutes more. Shake one more time and continue cooking until chick peas are crisp, about 5 more minute
  5. 5 Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and let sit 10 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos

Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chickpeas in a saucepan over medium heat. Add water and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash mixture to crush chickpeas.
  2. 2 Divide chickpea filling evenly among taco shells.

By Dana D

Roasted Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas

Roasted Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas and vinegar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Drain chickpeas well; discard vinegar. Spread chickpeas in the prepared roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven, shaking the pan every 8 to 10 minutes, until chickpeas slightly soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By France Cevallos

Spiced Air-Fried Chickpeas

Spiced Air-Fried Chickpeas

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread chickpeas on a double layer of paper towels, cover with another layer of paper towels, and let dry for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat air fryer to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine dry chickpeas, nutritional yeast, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and cumin in a bowl; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Add chickpeas to the air fryer and cook until crispy, 20 to 22 minutes, shaking them every 4 minutes.

By Bren

The Best Dry-Roasted Chickpea Recipe

The Best Dry-Roasted Chickpea Recipe

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
44 min
Total
54 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread garbanzo beans in a baking dish and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, about 22 minutes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Return to the baking dish.
  4. 4 Continue baking chickpeas, stirring halfway through, until golden and dry on the outside, about 22 minutes more.

By thefmw

Orange Spice Garbanzo Cake

Orange Spice Garbanzo Cake

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Process garbanzo beans in a food processor until smooth. Add cinnamon and cloves and pulse until combined. Add eggs, sugar, baking powder, and orange zest; process until just combined. Stir orange juice into garbanzo mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Remove cake from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

By Jaz

Vegan Meringues

Vegan Meringues

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 210 degrees F (100 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Drain chickpeas, reserving 1/2 cup liquid from the can; save chickpeas for another use. Pour chickpea liquid into a large bowl and add cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until glossy peaks form, about 20 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Spoon mixture into a piping bag. Pipe into small circles, about 1 inch in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meringues are firm and separate easily from the parchment paper, about 90 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.

By ritaturner