I have adapted this soup recipe from Linda Fraser's 'Vegetarian' book.The original recipe calls for heavy cream which I reduced.The end result will be on the watery side as opposed to a thick and a creamier version.But you could always add the heavy cream and corn starch to make it a thick soup.
1 can of Chick peas ( about 15 oz)
1 Onion, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups of fresh Spinach,shredded
4 cups of vegetable stock or water
2 tbsps Olive oil
2 tsps Cumin powder
2 tsps Coriander powder
2 tbsps heavy cream
2 tbsps tahini paste
1 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper
- Heat oil and add garlic and onions.Cook till they are soft.
- Stir cumin, coriander and curry powder.
- Add Chickpeas and potatoes and let them cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add Spinach and cook for 2 minutes
- Pour in the stock and simmer for about 10 minutes, till the potataoes and chickpeas are tender
- Stir in the cream and Sesame seed paste and let it boil for 5 more minutes.
- Add salt, pepper and Paprika(optional).
- Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with Paprika or salt or Parmesan cheese
- Serve it hot
2/3 cup of heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
When you are stirring in the cream, also add the corn starch.
Note:You could also use frozen spinach but drain all the excess liquid before adding.
37 comments:
Refreshing soup. Healthy and yummyyy.
That looks nice Shri. A 'go to' meal, and well balanced too...my little one loves Chick Peas...but dislikes spinach ( duh !) ... I will keep this one in mind as all the ingridents are kitchen staples in my case...
Perfect soup for the weather. Will greek or thick yogurt work in place of the cream?
After a dreary few weeks, the sun is shinning :)
Thats a very unique one using chick peas...but lovely pic and a healthy one too...looks very delicious as well..perfect for the winter as u said
The chickpea soup really looks nice and warming and it's cold here! I'd have that right now 'cuz it's like a freezer here! Looks delicious too!
Soup looks Amazing dea..!!!
Perfect for the weather here ;)
Hi! I have been wanting to make a soup with chickpeas and yours looks so inviting. Love the idea of adding tahini in the soup.
looks warm and comforting... I like these light soups too!
Looks wonderful...
Lovely soup...perfect for this weather..
looks awesome. Its the best warm treat for everyone as the winter is setting in. I shd try this soon.
What a lovely pic! and it also looks so warm and comforting for the weather.
Yummy and creamy soup...
Soup looks delicious and healthy!!
Wow thats a delicious and filling chickpeas soup Shri..
Warm and inviting soup for a chilly eve :-)
yummy, refreshing soup!!
That's one lovely soup, perfect for this time of the year.
Ohhhh, I couldn't agree with you more about the winter soup-season... :-) Your soup looks so perfectly comforting and delicious for a chilly night - and I love the decreased cream, too! Yay for healthy soups! :-)
Sounds very healthy and nice...
is there anyone who doesnt love chickpeas...and in a soup..lovely!!
Wonderful recipe for winter :) Such a comfort soup that would sooth us.
Yummy Soup Shri! Perfect for the season..
A healthy hearty meal!
Your soup looks so warm and inviting and nurturing!perfect for weather...
WOW... really healthy and filling soup... perfect for this weather Shri :)
The soup looks good but I wont comment much as I dont like to have them personally.
I dont like the taste of soups.
Looks Supppppper Dupppppper for winter...
hi shri,
Looks perfect and filling! I too fix up some easy healthy soup during the cold weather...I like the ingredients u've used... as they make up for a heavy filling meal :) thanks for the easy and handy recipe.
TC
Healthy and yummy. perfect for the upcoming winter months
Delicious and fulfilling soup!
Looks like a delicious and comforting soup, yummy!
Thanks for visiting my space, Shri.
B/n 'Thengai'means 'Coconut'....its 'Nariyal Ka Puran Poli'.
I liked your blog very much. I appreciate for your wonderful presentation. Chick pea soup looks delicious and healthy.
You are welcome in my blogs.
Thanks Tina!
Nat!Thanks and I am sure you will like this..You could skip spinach unless you want to add for nutritional value!
ISG-Tell me abt it..It is nice to see Sun actually although the weather is on the colder side
And yes, I did try adding yogurt to this and it worked out well.The reason I did not add was bcuz I did not have it on that day:)
Thank Sushma
Thanks Nandini
Yes Sarah, it was just right for the weather when I made it:)
Pari-Tahini adds so much flavor to it!
Somoo-I love light soups and this is one among them
Thanks Prathibha and Preeti
Thanks Ann, Vrinda and Sreelekha
Thanks Priya, Gulmohar and Uma
Thanks A2Z
I am on a diet Astra which is why I reduced cream:) but was equally tasty for me
Thanks Malar, S,San,Raje,VS, Sangeetha,Padma!
Abhilash-You are so like my dad:)
Thanks Sireesha
Suparna-I think chickpeas is heavy and so it is quite sufficient as a meal:)
Thanks Indu and Parita
Thanks for the clrfn Malar!I guessed so but you never know...
Thanks much Babli!Appreciate it!
Excellent chickpea soup, perfect for this cold weather. Book marking dear!
looks like my kinda soup! bookmarked :)
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