Butternut Squash And Chickpea Soup Recipes

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat up olive oil over medium. Add the onion and sauté for about 10 minutes till softened.
• Add the butternut squash and cooked chickpeas to the pot.
• Cover with 2 quarts (8 cups) of hot water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
• Cover the pot, lid slightly vented. Let the soup cook for 20-25 minutes, till the squash is tender.
• Take the lid off and stir in the fresh spinach leaves. Let them simmer for 1-2 minutes till softened and wilted. Remove from heat.Serve hot. May be served over steamed brown rice for a more filling entrée.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat up olive oil over medium. Add the onion and sauté for about 10 minutes till softened.
• Add the butternut squash and cooked chickpeas to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts (8 cups) of hot water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cover the pot, lid slightly vented.
• Let the soup cook for 20-25 minutes till the squash is tender.
• Take the lid off and stir in the fresh spinach leaves.
• Continue to let the soup simmer for 1-2 minutes till softened and wilted.
• Remove from heat. Season with additional salt to taste, if desired.
• Serve hot. May be served over steamed brown rice for a more filling entrée.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat gently 1 Tbsp of olive oil, then add diced onion cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion starts to soften.
• Add turmeric, chili flakes and garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the butternut squash is soft, remove the pot from the heat.
• Remove the sprig of rosemary, transfer half od the soup into a blender, puree until smooth, and return it back to the pot.. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning according to your taste.
• Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley and crusty bread.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, ras el hanout and cinnamon and cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, apricots, squash and chickpeas and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint, parsley and lemon juice. Remove the cinnamon stick and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve the stew over hot couscous or rice.

CHICKPEA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss well and roast until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
• In a large skillet or pot, warm remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in parsley stems, cumin, and paprika, and cook for 1 minute. Add carrots and 1 cup chickpea cooking liquid (or water, if using canned chickpeas) to onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Raise heat to medium-high and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in harissa paste, chopped parsley leaves, roasted squash, and remaining 1/2 cup chickpea cooking liquid (or water). Simmer, uncovered, until flavors meld, another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse chickpeas under running cold water. Place in a large pot, cover with several inches of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chickpeas are soft, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain.
• When chickpeas are halfway done, heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cardamom pods, chile peppers, coriander seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds and toast for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste.
• Stir butternut squash and carrots into the pot. Add enough water to cover vegetables halfway. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until all the vegetables are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Add more water if curry gets too dry.
• Mix in cooked chickpeas shortly before serving and heat until warm. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

CHICKPEA-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Coat a nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add onion and sauté; until onions are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, squash, tomatoes, broth, cumin, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. (Note: Winter squash is easier to peel if partially cooked. Puncture the skin in several places with a knife and then microwave on high for 2 minutes.)
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Spoon soup into 6 bowls and sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons of grated cheese. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH-SPINACH-CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup broth in a large pot. Add chicken, onions, nutmeg, and cumin, and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in jalapeno pepper.
• Add remaining broth and squash. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and chickpeas, and simmer for 5 more minutes.

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S SPICY CHICKPEA AND BUTTERNUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and garlic in a large heavy stockpot.
• Sauté 1-2 minutes.
• Add onions, carrots and celery.
• Sauté 10-15 minutes.
• Add squash, canned tomatoes, stock, tomato juice, soy sauce, lime juice, chickpeas, ginger and coriander; bring to a boil.
• Cook until all the vegetables are tender, approx 30 minutes. Add coconut milk, flaked coconut, coconut extract and cilantro, warm through.