Chickpeas, also know as garbanzo beans resemble shelled hazelnuts have a mild, slightly nutty flavor
and a firm texture. They can be used in appetizers, salads, soups, or main dishes.
and a firm texture. They can be used in appetizers, salads, soups, or main dishes.
They require overnight soaking and need lengthy cooking being mostly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. They are the main ingredient in falafel and hummus and also in Morocco traditional soup – harira.
Chickpeas are also used in popular vegetarian Indian dishes. They are also ground into flour used to make fritters and flat breads.
I prefer chickpeas to common beans. I try to use them as often as possible. They are a good source of fiber. In addition, they are a good source of magnesium.
Beside chickpeas I also add to the soup some lentils and pearl barley. The vegetables used were onions, carrots, celery ribs and some canned tomatoes. Nothing too fancy but tasty, perfect to fill our tummies.
Let’s turn the stove on and make some soup.
Chickpeas soup
Soak overnight 1 1/2 cups dry chickpeas. Cook them for about 40 minutes or until done. In the same time cook about 1/2 cup lentils and 1/2 cup pearl barley.
In the meantime chop the 1-2 onions, 1-2 carrots and 1-2 celery ribs.
In a heavy bottom pot cook the onions, carrots, celery ribs and canned tomatoes in some olive oil until soften.
Add the cooked chickpeas, lentils, barley and enough stock to cover them.
Simmer for 15 more minutes. Meanwhile finely chop some fresh parsley, basil and sage leaves and add them to the soup.
Enjoy
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dry chickpeas
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 1-2 onions
- 1-2 carrots
- 1-2 celery ribs
- 1 X 14oz can small diced tomatoes
- olive oil
- stock
- parsley, basil, sage
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight and cook before adding them to soup. Cook the lentils and barley too
- Meanwhile chop the onions, carrots and celery ribs
- In a heavy bottom pan cook the onions, carrots, celery and tomatoes in a little olive oil until soften
- Add the cooked chickpeas, lentils and barley and enough stock to cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes
- In the meantime chop the herbs. Add it to the soup and enjoy
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A very hearty and colourful soup! Looks fantastic!!!
Such a colorful soup, lovely bright flavors here! I also love chickpeas!
First of all, the picture is absolutely beautiful. And that soup looks so light and refreshing. It definitely puts me in the mood for spring!!
Delicious and comfort bowl of soup.
Give me a crust of bread and a bowl of your soup and I'd be a happy girl; especially in this cold weather!
I love your version of the chickpea soup, so comforting and satisfying, with all the fresh ingredients. Could use a bowl of that right now, for lunch, with a nice crusty piece of bread…Yummm!
I don't watch the Tyra Show. When she first started having her own shows i was excited but I quickly learned that I liked her better as a model, or an actress.
I also love chickpeas! They're just so good for you. I just made hummus actually
I understand how the show would make you feel that way. I hope someone who watched the show and can help did. What hard conditions to live with. Your soup looks wonderful. Soup is perfect this time of year and it always makes me feel healthy with all the veggies. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Have a great day!
Looks so satisfying! Perfect for Winter! I often cook chickpeas with chopped meat and green pepper. Your recipe will be a great change for us. Thanks!
slurp…love ur soup.healthy
Love your soup & sad about that allergic girls..
Hey Roxana! I often see shows like that, and I wonder if they do anything substantial for the people that provide them such good content. I mean, it seems like the least a financially successful show should do for their guests that help them make money. *Sigh*
Anyway, your soup looks fantastic as always. Oh, and, I tried to find mung beans. They are out of them at Whole Foods every time I go, but I'm determined to make that soup of yours soon!
Your pictures are beautiful!!
This soup is so bright and colorful! I love chick peas but have never cooked with them myself. I had no idea that they were the same thing as garbanzo beans. You learn something new every day!
Very nice soup, and thanks for the idea! I love the colours!
Love chickpeas and what a great idea to make this lovely soup with them. I have to say I probably won't be watching that show again. I agree, couldn't they have helped with all the money they make?
Blessings for a terrific day tomorrow.
Kristi
This is fantastic! Love the combo you've used and it looks yum too….
i've been getting my soup inspirations from here lately…thanks!!
Your soup looks delicious and healthy.
I’d love for your to submit them to Vegolicious, a vegetarian food photo gallery where readers can browse beautiful photos to discover new recipes and wonderful blogs. If you would like to share this recipe with our readers please submit a photo along with a link to this post.
I have never seen that show, but I can see why that bothers you…if they have them on the show to show the difficulties and issues why would they at least not furnish them with what they needed and bothered to publicize? Sick!
Sorry, on to your glorious soup, as always you are my master of soups… gorgeous
Yikes, those are both unimaginable conditions.
This soup looks so good though…chickpeas are great!
I love chickpeas and have started cooking more with dried beans and making a LOT of soups. The fresh herbs look beautiful! Thanks for the recipe!
I "know" you can buy chickpeas in a can but they are so much better homemade – your soup sounds just heavenly, I am a huge soup fan! I am late but thanks for linking this to the Hearth and Soul Hop!