Chickpea And Root Vegetable Soup Recipes

CHICKPEA VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PARMESAN, ROSEMARY AND LEMON

Steps:

• Insert the clove into the onion. Put the onion in a large pot with the chickpeas, rosemary sprig, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt and cheese rind. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until chickpeas are tender.
• Add the tomatoes, carrots and celery, cover loosely, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes longer. While soup simmers, mix the chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan, lemon zest and pepper in a small bowl.
• Season the soup to taste and ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture.

CHICKPEA, RED PEPPER AND CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• Put the butter, onions, carrots, celery root, red pepper and herb sprigs in a heavy pan, cover and let the vegetables sweat over low heat until they are limp, about 10 minutes. If mixture looks too dry, splash in some water to keep it from burning.
• Drain the chickpeas, and stir them into the other vegetables. Add enough water to cover the vegetables, cover the pan, and simmer until the chickpeas are very tender. (The time will depend on the chickpeas' age; count on 30 minutes to 1 hour.)
• Remove from the heat, and put the soup through a sieve or food mill. Return it to the pan, and stir in the stock and half-and-half. Taste and season with salt. Add the chopped herbs, bring to a boil, and serve immediately.

CHICKPEA-AND-ROOT-VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas in a small stockpot, cover with cold water, and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, and set aside. Dry the stockpot with paper towels.
• Pour the olive oil into the stockpot, and place over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, thyme, and pepper, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock, chickpeas, and 4 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add the potatoes and parsnips, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the sundried tomatoes and salt, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve the soup immediately, or store in the refrigerator and serve the next day. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pan, place all the vegetables and add vegetable stock or water and vegetable cubes to the level that barely covers the vegetables.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until all the vegetables are tender. (If you have a pressure cooker, cook about 8 minutes under pressure and use a natural releasing method.).
• Use a hand blender, blender or food processor to purée the soup.
• Add curry powder (optional). Add salt if necessary (I didn't use any.).
• Add chickpeas.
• Infuse love and serve!