Skinny Chunky Chick Pea And Potato Soup Food

SKINNY CHUNKY CHICK PEA AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, stir together garbanzo beans, potatoes, undrained tomatoes, sweet pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Pour vegetable broth over bean mixture in cooker.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.

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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CHICKPEA AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Put chickpeas onions and 8 cups of water into a pot and bring to the boil.
• Cover partially, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add the potatoes, salt, spices and another 3/4 cup of water.
• Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for a further 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir in the lemon juice, check to see if it needs more salt and pepper, then serve with a sprinkle of parsley over each bowl of soup.