Spicy Chickpea Soup
Recipe from Food & Wine

Chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber, which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. Pam Anderson uses them as the base for this Indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. "Pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup," she says.


Spicy Chickpea Soup
Stephanie Foley

not yet rated

read comments

add your rating
add a comment
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Asian Cuisine, Bean Soup, Chickpea, Indian Cuisine, Indian Soups, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Soup

 
savings in
change zip
 
Ingredients
  • 2 
    19-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1 
    13.5-ounce can light coconut milk
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1 
    14.5 can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup)
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4 cup
    naturally sweetened apple juice
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4 cup
    cilantro leaves
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2 teaspoon
    garam masala
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground ginger
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1 cup
    chicken stock or low-sodium broth
    see savings
    On Sale
  •  
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4 cup
    plain low-fat yogurt
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2 
    scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
    see savings
    On Sale
add ingredients to list

See More Shop Related Products
frank soup bowl

CB2

frank soup bowl

$3.95

CB2
net soup bowl

CB2

net soup bowl

$4.95

CB2
naxos soup bowl

CB2

naxos soup bowl

$3.95

CB2
Directions
1.
In a blender, combine the drained chickpeas with the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes, apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, and ground ginger and puree the mixture until smooth.
2.
Transfer the puree to a medium saucepan. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the yogurt and scallion greens and serve.

MAKE AHEAD
The soup can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently.
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
Rice Pilaf with Lentils, Curried Onions & Cashews
Rice Pilaf with Lentils, Curried Onions & Cashews

Pilafs are a great example of the transformative power of sauteing. Without it, this would be just another rice dish. Instead, onions are sauteed in canola oil for maximum flavor, then curry powder is added to create one of the great Indian side dishes. Serve it with chicken or lamb curry, or grilled chicken or fish. With the addition of lentils and cashews, also sauteed in canola oil, this is a high-protein, low-fat, high-fiber choice that could also be eaten as a vegetarian entree.

 Articles
Chickpeas: Cook Once, Eat Twice
..., the chickpeas add a spicy, earthy note to a salad of deliciously contrasting tastes and textures. Great... recipes for chickpea salads, soups, dips, and entrees! Our Best $10 Dinner Ideas!.... This week, it's all about chickpeas, which I'll first make into a Chickpea Tagine for dinner and then toss... read more...
Healthy Spiced Kale & Chickpeas: Make the Takeout
... like this Indian-Spiced Kale & Chickpeas even better, but the spicy basics are the same -- cumin...We love Indian food, and this Indian-Spiced Kale & Chickpeas is one of the reasons. Sounds exotic..., and as tantalizingly tangy and delicious as any Indian takeout dish ought to be. And if kale with chickpeas sounds... read more...
Spicy Sloppy Joes: Dinner for $10
.... What's the difference, you ask? Well, here it is. These Spicy Sloppy Joes are everything we love about.... And it doesn't have to cost much more, either. These Spicy Sloppy Joes yield 6 sandwiches at just $1.32 per... sandwich. Make these Spicy Sloppy Joes! Create Your Own Personalized Shopping List and Find Money... read more...
how tos
How to Make Chicken Soup
...Soup for supper can be a weekday lifesaver. It's hot and delicious, not to mention quick.... But the convenience of canned soup comes with a price in the form of added sodium that makes for a not...-so-balanced meal. When you know how to make chicken soup at home, it's easier to control how much sodium goes...
How to Make Tomato Soup
...Knowing how to make tomato soup is one of those skills every home cook should have -- canned tomato... soup don't hold a candle to the flavor and texture of homemade, and it's ridiculously simple to make... bit of extra time, simmering the soup a little longer will let the flavors blend even more. Garnish...
How to Make Vegetable Soup
...Vegetable soup is a hearty and comforting way to help work in some of those recommended "five a day.... Although the end result is a simmering pot of complex flavors, the process for how to make vegetable soup... is surprisingly quick and simple. In fact, you can make a delicious vegetable soup with fresh ingredients in just...
Food Blogs We Love
Edamame Falafel with Spicy Coriander Sauce: A Story in Three Acts
Edamame Falafel with Spicy Coriander Sauce. ThreeThe memory of another chickpea dish that didn't turntoss our Edamame Grease Soup and get started on aThere's a bowl full of Spicy Coriander Sauce in ourbut it still wasn't spicy enough for us. If you read more...
see more blogs
More Great Recipe Ideas from Food & Wine

shop our favorite products