Portuguese Spinach Chickpea Soup Sopa De Grao Food

PORTUGUESE SPINACH & CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRAO)

Portuguese Spinach & Chickpea Soup (Sopa De Grao) image

Another recipe adapted from Jean Anderson's "Food of Portugal." This hearty soup is from the Alentejo and can be dressed up with the inclusion of some garlicy sausage--chourico or linguica. I have taken a shortcut and use canned chickpeas and frozen chopped spinach, but using really good homemade chicken stock really makes a big flavor difference.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Spinach

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups chickpeas (2 cans or about 1 pound of dried if you are using them)
3 large garlic cloves, chopped (feel free to use more if you are not adding sausage)
3 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 potatoes, peeled and coparsely chopped (I like Yukon gold)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
4 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade and unsalted)
3/4 lb spinach (either frozen chopped or fresh baby spinach with stems removed and chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (add one and taste(you may like less than the whole two spoonsful)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

Stir fry the garlic and onions in 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy saucepan until translucent.
Add the potatoes and stir fry another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the herbs and allow them to meloow over low heat for about 12 minutes.
Add the broth, raise the heat and bring the soup to a gentle simmer, add the chickpeas, cover and cook slowly for about one hour or until everything is soft.
If you like your soup to have texture, ladle out a cup or so of chick peas; if you prefer it mostly smooth, don't.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is as smooth as you like.
Add in the spinach, the reserved chickpeas(if you reserved them) and simmer twenty to thirty minutes--until the flavors are blended.
Now stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and serve, hot, with crusty bread.

More about "portuguese spinach chickpea soup sopa de grao food"

CHICKPEA, CHORIZO AND SPINACH SOUP - 177MILKSTREET.COM

Dry-cured chorizo adds smoky flavor to this riff on hearty Portuguese sopa de grão de bico (chickpea soup), which can also include vegetables, meats & pasta.
From 177milkstreet.com

See details

25+ TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE SOUP RECIPES TO WARM YOUR SOUL

Dec 7, 2024 Rustic Portuguese Chickpea Soup Sopa de Grão is a hearty Portuguese soup packed with the goodness of chickpeas, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This versatile dish …
From chefsbliss.com

See details

PORTUGUESE CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRãO DE BICO)

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, carrot and cumin and …
From portrecipes.com

See details

10 MOST POPULAR PORTUGUESE SOUPS WE LOVE - INSANELY GOOD

Feb 5, 2025 Take your tastebuds on a trip to the oldest country in Europe with these fantastic Portuguese soups! Known for their food, you’ll want to make these all year long. WANT TO …
From insanelygoodrecipes.com

See details

PORTUGESE SPINACH & CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRAO)

A Recipe for Portugese Spinach & Chickpea Soup (Sopa De Grao) that contains cilantro,spinach,chicken broth,parsley,lemon,salt,cloves,garlic,lemon juic
From recipebridge.com

See details

TRADICIONAL SOUPS OF PORTUGAL (PART I) - A SOUP TOUR!

Nov 29, 2023 Sopa de Grão. Sopa de Grão (Chickpea Soup) is a comforting and delicious dish that is popular in Portuguese cuisine. This soup is known for its rich flavors, wholesome …
From escola-caravela.com

See details

PORTUGUESE SPINACH & CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRAO) RECIPE

This hearty and flavorful soup is a staple in Portuguese cuisine, originating from the Alentejo region. The recipe has been adapted to incorporate the use of canned chickpeas and frozen …
From chefsresource.com

See details

SOPA DE GRAO – M. C. DE MARCO

Sopa de Grao. This is a recipe for Portuguese Spinach & Chickpea Soup from Recipezaar (#189046). It’s likely I’ve always made it with vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. …
From mcdemarco.net

See details

PORTUGUESE CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRãO DE BICO)

Sep 19, 2021 Portuguese chickpea soup (sopa de grão de bico), is a deliciously filling soup from Portugal that is super easy to make. Boil the water, dissolve the two cubes of bouillon and set …
From portrecipes.com

See details

HEARTY PORTUGUESE SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Dec 20, 2016 This hearty Portuguese spinach and chickpea soup, is from the Alentejo region and can be dressed up with chouriço or linguiça sausage. Stir fry the garlic and onions in 3 …
From portrecipes.com

See details

BEST SOPA DE ESPINAFRE RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE SPINACH CHICKPEA SOUP …

Dec 29, 2009 This Sopa De Espinafre is a very traditional soup recipe from Alentejo in Portugal. It's a winter soup, very hearty, no meat, no stock and simple to make.
From food52.com

See details

SOPA DE GRãO DE BICO - TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE RECIPE - 196 FLAVORS

Apr 12, 2018 Sopa de grão de bico is a deliciously filling chickpea soup from Portugal that’s super easy to make. Flavorful root vegetables add to the soup’s heartiness, while aromatic …
From 196flavors.com

See details

PORTUGUESE SPINACH CHICKPEA SOUP SOPA DE GRAO RECIPES

This hearty soup is from the Alentejo and can be dressed up with the inclusion of some garlicy sausage--chourico or linguica. I have taken a shortcut and use canned chickpeas and frozen …
From tfrecipes.com

See details

PORTUGUESE SPINACH & CHICKPEA SOUP (SOPA DE GRAO)

Sopa De Grao is a traditional Portuguese soup made with chickpeas and spinach, packed with flavors and nutrients. This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared …
From for-vegan.com

See details

PORTUGUESE CHICKPEA WITH VEGETABLE SOUP - PORTRECIPES.COM

Sep 20, 2019 This delicious and healthy Portuguese chickpea with vegetable soup (sopa de grão com legumes is easy to make. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil, onion and garlic …
From portrecipes.com

See details

CHICKPEA, PUMPKIN & SPINACH SOUP - SOPA DE ABOBORA, GRAO E …

Aug 30, 2010 Chickpeas are also a staple throughout Portugal, & are usually an accompaniment with meat dishes. A great soup for vegans. I love the creaminess of the chickpeas, the …
From portuguesekitchen.blogspot.com

See details

CHICKPEAS SOUP WITH SPINACH RECIPE | FOOD FROM PORTUGAL

Nov 10, 2012 Chickpeas soup with spinach is a very tasty soup, economical and easy to prepare, confectioned with spinach, cooked chickpeas and olive oil.
From foodfromportugal.com

See details

PUMPKIN PIE BUNGALOW: CHICKPEA SPINACH SOUP - BLOGGER

Oct 16, 2005 Chickpea Spinach Soup Sopa de grão com espinafres (chickpea and spinach soup) is one of my favourite Portuguese soups. Full-bodied and satisfying I make it often once …
From pumpkinpiebungalow.blogspot.com

See details

PORTUGUESE CHICKPEA SOUP WITH COD AND CHOURIçO

Sep 13, 2024 Portuguese chickpea soup with cod and chouriço recipe (receita de sopa grão com bacalhau e chouriço), a hearty, flavorful dish with tomatoes, pasta, and carrots.
From portrecipes.com

See details