To start off the new year, I´m going to show you how to make my Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup. Not only is this soup packed with flavors, but it´s made with heart-healthy ingredients, it´s effort-less to make and the best part, done in just 40 minutes.
This soup has all the elements of a complete meal. We´re talking vegetables, beans, rice, sweet potatoes and a combination of spices & herbs to make your taste buds sing. It´s also naturally gluten free and vegan. So it´s a dish anyone can enjoy to start off the year in a healthy and feel-good way.
To make this recipe, I used Spanish Jarred Chickpeas (10 % OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK). You can also use regular canned chickpeas or even dried chickpeas. If using dried, just soak them overnight in plenty of water and then simmer the following day for 1 to 2 hours, or until tender.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: I used water instead of broth to make this soup. As my mother does. That way the liquid doesn´t over-power the natural flavors of the soup. They key here, use high-quality ingredients, as it makes all the difference in the flavor.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY FRY PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SPANISH JARRED CHICKPEAS
SPANISH ROUND RICE
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Watch the Video Below on How to Make My Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup
My Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 15 green beans
- 2 sweet potatoes medium in size
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.15 grams
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.25 grams
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
- 3 cups canned chickpeas 19 oz / 590 grams drained
- 1/2 cup Spanish round rice 110 grams
- 1.5 liters water 6 to 7 cups
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
- handful fresh parsley
Instructions
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Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the bell pepper, cut the green beans into 1 inch (2.50 cm) pieces and cut the sweet potatoes (peeled) into small bite sized pieces
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Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After 2 minutes add in the chopped vegetables (except for the sweet potatoes), mix with the olive oil, after 3 to 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the chopped sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, thyme and season generously with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in the water, raise to a high heat
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Once it comes to a boil, add in the chickpeas (drained & rinsed) and the rice, give it one final mix and bring back to a boil, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and rice are cooked through
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Transfer into shallow bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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laurelie campeau
06 . Jan . 2023This was delicious however I did add a good part of a vegetable cube to give it more taste…this one is definitely a keeper!\
laurelie campeau
04 . Jan . 2023I made it tonight but added part of a vegetable cube because it was pretty tasteless without it. It was a HIT! So delicious, cheap, healthy and quick to prepare. I will definitely be making this one again, had it with a salad and some whole grain baguette!
Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Much love 🙂
05 . Jan . 2023Sam
Is there a rice substitution I can use instead of the Spanish round rice?
04 . Jan . 2023Spain on a Fork
You can use any other type of rice you like 🙂 Much love
05 . Jan . 2023Sonego
03 . Jan . 2023Thank you so much for wonderful recipes. Im Spanish born in Madrid, Spain
Your recipes bring me so wonderful memories. Made your mom’s soup love it. Happy New Year!!
Estrella😊
Stella Sonego
03 . Jan . 2023Thank you so much for wonderful recipes. Im Spanish born in Madrid, Spain
Your recipes bring me so wonderful memories. Made your mom’s soup love it. Happy New Year!!
Estrella😊
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Stella 🙂 Un saludo
03 . Jan . 2023Linda O’Shaughnessy
02 . Jan . 2023Oh goodness, this is delicious. I was short one sweet potato and wanted to use up the rest of some vegetable broth but other than that, followed the recipe exactly. The round rice is such a perfect ingredient. Many of my favorite recipes come from this website. One of our all time favs is the Mediterranean Fish and Vegetable Stew. I have made it MANY times…. Thanks Albert for continuing to provide us with wonderful healthy meal ideas!
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
03 . Jan . 2023laurelie campeau
Can’t wait to try this one out. I have some leftover sweet potato to use up….the ingredients are so healthy, great for fibre, filling and I hope tasty…will try it in a couple of days.
02 . Jan . 2023Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
03 . Jan . 2023Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i skip red bell pepper as am not a big fan of red bell pepper i never had chickpea and rice soup before perfect for raining days in Singapore and after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
02 . Jan . 2023Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Thanks for the comment Ramya! Much love
03 . Jan . 2023