Butternut Squash And Chickpea Soup Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat gently 1 Tbsp of olive oil, then add diced onion cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion starts to soften.
• Add turmeric, chili flakes and garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the butternut squash is soft, remove the pot from the heat.
• Remove the sprig of rosemary, transfer half od the soup into a blender, puree until smooth, and return it back to the pot.. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning according to your taste.
• Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley and crusty bread.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, ras el hanout and cinnamon and cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, apricots, squash and chickpeas and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint, parsley and lemon juice. Remove the cinnamon stick and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve the stew over hot couscous or rice.

CHICKPEA-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Coat a nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add onion and sauté; until onions are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, squash, tomatoes, broth, cumin, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. (Note: Winter squash is easier to peel if partially cooked. Puncture the skin in several places with a knife and then microwave on high for 2 minutes.)
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Spoon soup into 6 bowls and sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons of grated cheese. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

CHICKPEA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss well and roast until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
• In a large skillet or pot, warm remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in parsley stems, cumin, and paprika, and cook for 1 minute. Add carrots and 1 cup chickpea cooking liquid (or water, if using canned chickpeas) to onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Raise heat to medium-high and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in harissa paste, chopped parsley leaves, roasted squash, and remaining 1/2 cup chickpea cooking liquid (or water). Simmer, uncovered, until flavors meld, another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SPICY CHICKPEA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a stockpot over medium high heat.
• Add olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
• Saute for 10 minutes.
• Add butternut squash and saute an additional 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, stock, tomato juice, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, coriander, coconut, and brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the coconut milk, chile pepper, cilantro, salt, and pepper.