Sopa de Garbanzo

Name: Sopa de Garbanzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A comforting Spanish chickpea soup cooked with aromatic vegetables, warm smoked paprika, and fresh baby spinach.

45 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cans canned chickpeas, drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cans drained canned chickpeas, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 bay leaf, then bring the liquid to a simmer.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
6

Remove bay leaf, stir in 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and cook for 2 minutes until wilted before serving.

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Questions

How long does Sopa de Garbanzo take?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors."

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Sopa de Garbanzo?

The entry for Sopa de Garbanzo calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Sopa de Garbanzo?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Sopa de Garbanzo uses 2 cans canned chickpeas, drained.

Is Sopa de Garbanzo gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Sopa de Garbanzo is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Sopa de Garbanzo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 12 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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