Garbanzo Bean Soup Ii Food

GARBANZO SOUP WITH HAM AND BROAD BEANS

Steps:

• Over moderate heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy 3 or 4-quart soup pot. When the foam subsides, add the chopped onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring almost constantly, until the vegetables are wilted but not brown. Pour in the stock, add the optional ham bone and the bouquet, and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and, with the pot half covered, simmer slowly for about 1/2 hour.
• Add the chickpeas, the ham, the broad beans (or string beans), and the cubed potatoes and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender. Remove the ham bone. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley in large, deep soup plates.

TUSCAN GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• cook pasta according to directions.
• at same time, in a medium saucepan , heat oil over medium heat. add onion, garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes.
• add chicken broth, tomatoes, carrot and garbanzo beans, reserve 1 cup beans.
• bring to boil, stir occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
• puree vegetable mixture in food processor and return to saucepan.
• add drained pasta and reserved beans and heat through, add extra broth if soup is too thick.
• top with cheese.

GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to stock pot.
• Cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
• Serve in soup bowls, and sprinkle with grated cheese and serve with warm tortillas or corn muffins.
• Enjoy.

GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight with 1 tsp salt and sufficient water to cover.
• Before cooking, drain salted water and recover with fresh water.
• To cook beans, bring to a rapid boil. During cooking, never let the water stop boiling. (This is the secret which softens the beans.).
• Cook beans and ham hock at least 4 hours. You have to stir often to prevent sticking on bottom.
• About 1 hour before serving, add the onions, potatoes, carrots and slice chirizo to pot. When adding other ingredients, turn heat up to prevent boiling from stopping. This ensures tender beans.

BASQUE GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Saute pepperoni or sausage in oil.
• Flour & brown chicken in same pan.
• Add onion.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Simmer on Low for 30 minutes.
• Serve with a nice, crusty French or Italian bread.

VEGAN ITALIAN GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place garbanzo beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add garbanzo beans; reduce heat and simmer until almost tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Spread garbanzo beans on a baking sheet and remove skins.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots, garlic, and fennel seeds; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, vegetable broth, and tomatoes. Simmer soup until garbanzo beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Add grape tomatoes and spinach leaves; cook for 2 minutes.
• Season soup with parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.