Garbanzo And Winter Green Soup Recipes

CHICKPEA STEW WITH ORZO AND MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, fennel or celery, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper and rosemary, if using, and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, if using, or water, plus an additional 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Once the mixture is boiling, add the chickpeas, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Uncover and stir in the greens, letting them simmer until soft, about 2 minutes.
• Add more water if you want the mixture to be more souplike, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions (if desired), grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

HEALTHY, HEARTY BEEF AND GARBANZO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Chop green onions, using all of the white parts, and some of the green for color. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, along with the onions and garlic, until cooked through, drain off any drippings. Add garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, to the skillet, along with the diced tomatoes and corn, and the rest of the ingredients. Stir and cook over medium heat until simmering. Pour into a covered casserole, and cook in the oven for approximately 40 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and tortilla chips for a hearty soup. Or, mix in an additional 1 cup shredded cheese for in addition to the garnish for a flavorful appetizer dip for a crowd.

CHICKPEA AND WINTER VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and leek; sauté 5 minutes. Add coriander and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 3 cups vegetable stock and the next 8 ingredients (through chickpeas); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and honey.
• Remove 2/3 cup hot cooking liquid from squash mixture. Place cooking liquid and remaining 2/3 cup stock in a medium bowl. Stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.