Looking for a soup packed with protein but still suitable for vegetarians? Look no further as this Spanish chickpea soup is jam packed with protein and is a delicious, hearty meal and a really low calorie recipe. The smoked paprika really gives it that Spanish feeling which is just what you want on a dreary, cold winter's day, or otherwise on a hot summer's day when you fancy something fresh and light - it's an all-year rounder! The chopped egg on top garnishes this healthy dinner recipe nicely and compliments the spinach well.
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HOW TO MAKE SPANISH CHICKPEA SOUP WITH SPINACH AND TOMATO
Ingredients
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1-2tsp smoked paprika
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- pinch sugar
- 1.2 litres (2pt) vegetable stock
- 200g (7oz) spinach leaves
to serve
- 2 free-range eggs, hard-boiled
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- large handful parsley, roughly chopped
Method
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cook for 2 minutes, then add the chickpeas, tomatoes and sugar, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the stock, bring to a very gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Wilt the spinach in the microwave for 30 seconds, squeeze out the excess moisture, and add to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes. Separate the egg yolks from the white and finely chop both. Serve the soup scattered with the spring onions, egg and parsley.
Rebecca Smith was a Food Writer for Woman & Home and during her time with the magazine she was responsible for bringing an impressive array of mouth-watering recipes to womanandhome.com. These recipes ranged from slow-cooked Shoulder of Lamb and Hot Water Crust Ham Hock Pies, to sweet treats such as a delectable Chocolate Brownie Cake and intricate Pistachio and Rose Water cake.
Following her work with Woman & Home, Rebecca went on to become the Deputy Editor at Delicious Magazine.
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