Savory Hamtomato Chickpea Soup Recipes

HAM 'N' CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the ham, garlic, rosemary and sage; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Drain orzo; stir into soup. Add chickpeas; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley.

HAM AND CHICKPEA SLOW COOKER SOUP

Steps:

• Place the garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
• The next day, rinse the soaked beans and place them into a slow cooker; place the ham bone in the cooker, and pour in enough water to cover the beans and ham bone by several inches. Set the cooker to Low, and cook for 8 hours.
• Skim any foam from the top of the soup, and remove the ham bone. Strip as much meat as possible from the ham bone, and return the meat to the slow cooker; discard the bone. Stir in potatoes, carrots, frozen corn, and black pepper to taste. Set the cooker on Low, and cook for 1 hour; then turn the heat up to High and cook 1 more hour (10 hours total cooking time).

CHICKPEA SOUP I

Steps:

• In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

SAVORY HAM,TOMATO, CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Put chickpeas in a large pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Boil 2-3 minute Turn off heat and cover pot. Let soak about 2 hours.
• Drain chickpeas and discard water. Add 4 cups water, ham bone, ham stock, onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Turn on High and bring to a boil. Boil on high for 15 minutes. Reduce to medium heat cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add salt, tomato juice, Dice tomatoes, basil, thyme and cayenne pepper. Continue to boil for 30 mins or until chickpeas are soft. Remove bone and bay leaves before serving.

HAM AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan.
• Add the onions, carrot and celery and saute until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes.
• Add the stock, ham, chickpeas, oregano and bay leaf and simmer, covered on low heat for at least 20 minutes.
• Add the green beans and simmer until the green means are cooked al dente.

TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and cook the garlic, onion and rosemary gently for 5 mins until softened.
• Add the tomatoes, stock and chickpeas. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins. Add the pasta when needed (check the pack for cooking times).
• Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil to serve.

SPICY SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in spices. Add potatoes, chickpeas, stock and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Top with bacon, green onions and, if desired, cheese.Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little stock or water if necessary.

EGYPTIAN CHICKPEA AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onions, then sauté gently until golden brown.
• Add 2 Tablespoons of the coriander (cilantro) and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, while stirring.
• Reduce heat to medium/low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Garnish each bowl with the reserved cilantro.

SPICED CHICKPEA AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon, crush garlic, chiles, coriander, salt, and caraway to form a paste.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic mixture, and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and stock. Simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in a blender. Rewarm if necessary. Divide among bowls, and top each with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of parsley.