Easy Cheesy Tomato Potato Chickpea Soup Recipes

EASY CHEESY TOMATO POTATO CHICKPEA SOUP!

Steps:

• Saute onion in olive oil.
• Add chicken broth, diced potatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and fennel seed.
• Boil gently about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart.
• Add tomatoes and chickpeas; bring back up to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add evaporated milk and cheese; stir over lowest heat just until cheese melts ~ do not overheat or mixture will curdle!
• Remove bay leaves before serving.
• Serves 8-10.

CHICKPEA AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and lightly brown them, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and onions, and partially cover the pan to wilt the onions, 5 to 6 minutes more. Add the chickpeas, stock and 3 cups water, and bring to a low boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente. Add the spinach, separating it with your fingers as you stir it in. Adjust the salt and pepper and serve the soup in shallow bowls topped with grated cheese.
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CREAMY TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Add water and bouillon cubes; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes and chickpeas; stir. Return to boil. Simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Use immersion blender to blend soup until smooth. Return to heat.
• Stir in cream cheese; cook 10 to 15 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and soup is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHEESY POTATO SOUP II

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions and celery in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Stir in the water and potatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and the milk and stir well until the flour is mostly dissolved. Pour this into the soup slowly, stirring constantly, until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

CHEESY TOMATO SOUP WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Pour the broth & water into a large pot. Add the spices, soy sauce, Worcestershire, & potatoes to the pot then bring to a boil. Turn down the heat & simmer for 5 minutes.
• Tip: If you can't find crushed tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano you can puree a can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, cream, & cheese, stir until melted. Mix the flour with 1 tablespoon of water then stir into the soup. Simmer for another 7-10 minutes.

CHEESIEST TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes with liquid until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in broth, cheese and tomato paste. Season with parsley, basil, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth and flavors are well blended.