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All Recipes, Soups & Salads / January 2, 2023

My Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup | It´s so GOOD you´ll Want it Everyday

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.

Chickpea & Rice Soup
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.

Chickpea & Rice Soup
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.

Chickpea & Rice Soup

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.

Chickpea & Rice Soup

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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Chickpea & Rice Soup
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My Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

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

  1. 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

  2. Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Transfer into shallow bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
My Mothers Chickpea & Rice Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 428mg19%
Potassium 747mg21%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 17255IU345%
Vitamin C 46mg56%
Calcium 116mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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15 Comments

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  2. laurelie campeau

    5 stars
    This was delicious however I did add a good part of a vegetable cube to give it more taste…this one is definitely a keeper!\

    06 . Jan . 2023
  3. laurelie campeau

    5 stars
    I 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!

    04 . Jan . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      Sounds great! Much love 🙂

      05 . Jan . 2023
  4. Sam

    Is there a rice substitution I can use instead of the Spanish round rice?

    04 . Jan . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      You can use any other type of rice you like 🙂 Much love

      05 . Jan . 2023
  5. Sonego

    5 stars
    Thank 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😊

    03 . Jan . 2023
  6. Stella Sonego

    5 stars
    Thank 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😊

    03 . Jan . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Stella 🙂 Un saludo

      03 . Jan . 2023
  7. Linda O’Shaughnessy

    5 stars
    Oh 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!

    02 . Jan . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love

      03 . Jan . 2023
  8. laurelie 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 . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      Sounds great! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love

      03 . Jan . 2023
  9. Ramya

    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 . 2023
    • Spain on a Fork

      Sounds great! Thanks for the comment Ramya! Much love

      03 . Jan . 2023

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