Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup Recipe
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Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

By: Dale Penny 
"This exciting combination of ingredients is easy to make! Garbanzo beans, spinach, and potatoes are blended in a richly spiced, creamy vegetable broth base."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 1/3 quarts vegetable stock
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons corn meal
  • 1/2 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
  • ground cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 389 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by Barry Fandango   view full review
I have the original cookbook from which this recipe was taken - it's been modified a bit here...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by THOLBROOK   view full review
Really great soup! Added a little extra seasoning and substituted corn starch for the corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by MAP26   view full review
Wonderful recipe! I used chicken stock instead of veg, peanut butter instead of tahini, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by GUYSHIPMAN   view full review
I wasn't sure if you should blend the soup or not. I slightly blended the soup and then added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by jsjlandy   view full review
I couldn't find my coriander so I went with tumeric, a favorite of mine with cumin. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by pinkurocks   view full review
Delicious! I made this soup last night and it was hearty and perfect for a cold winter's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by EMILYPSALM27   view full review
Delicious! I made a few changes. Here is my version CHICKPEA SOUP 2 Tbsp water 2 tsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by Brooke Salt   view full review
I love this soup! I added red peppers which make the soup very colorful and tasty. It's one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by SPUDGEE   view full review
blended it completely including spinach and it tasted quite yummy. nice and hearty
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by MaLizGa   view full review
Outstanding! Added more cumin and coriander for a fuller flavor; used 5 cups chicken consomme,...

 

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