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Chickpea Soup

Published: | LAST UPDATED ON: Nov 22, 2020 by Lubna Karim

“Doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing” ~ Lao Tzu

It’s been long since I made any post on my blog…..it’s not like I am 100% busy and no time to blog…..but lazy…lazy…lazy to do any work….whether it is blogging or photography or cooking….why? To answer this why…I have so many reasons…..first….heavy, hectic and untime power cuts…..next horribly hot weather….it’s still march and I feel it to be may…..next is my virtual games…..lastly no special cooking for blog…just the routine, dal, chawal, roti and sabzi……Apart from this guest, friends, outing,,,,ha….plenty of things to justify my absence from blog and blog hopping…..isn’t it? Summers were good till the time I was in school and college….as they bring month full of vacation…but now as I am getting old, crouching sun fears me…..As the sun starts to blush gloriously. I start to reduce my cooking time in the kitchen….So if you think….soups are for warming winters then I say they are for cooling your summers too….as they take less time in preparation….it is always easy to make a filling meal without spending more time in the kitchen…..When I received Vegetarian Bible from Divya of Dil se upon wining show me your breakfast event, I was totally lost choosing a recipe to showcase in my blog…..Apart from different recipes, the book also gives detailed information on vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts,…..and making of pizza dough, pasta…..and bunch of information on nutrition, sauces and oils…..with yummylicious pictures……whole in whole an must have recipe book.
Chickpea Soup With Recipe BookThis chickpea recipe is from Vegetarian Bible, with little changes in accordance with Indian ingredients and my palate. Gorgeous chickpeas, soft enough getting cooked in mild, spicy and yummy tomato gravy is all it takes to make a delicious soup. Simple and filling is all I say in the end….
Chickpea SoupINGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups dried Chickpeas
  • 1 Onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2-3 springs of fresh Coriander, chopped
  • 2 wedges of Lemon
  • Slices of toasted Bread, to serve

Chickpea SoupPREPARATION:

  • Wash and soak chickpeas overnight. Drain the chickpeas and pressure cook them with enough water, until they turn tender.
  • Drain the chickpeas and put two-thirds in a food processor or blender with little water and process until smooth. (Add more water if necessary to give a thinner consistency)
  • In a heavy bottom cooking vessel, add oil, to this add onions, garlic and cook till onions are soft. Add sliced tomatoes and salt. Cook till tomatoes are soft.
  • Now add chickpea puree and cook on a low flame by adding pepper and remaining chickpeas. Cook for another 3-4 minutes by covering with a lid.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges and toasted bread.
  • Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.

Chickpea SoupNOTE: If necessary add more water to get soup consistency to the recipe.
Chickpea Soup With Recipe BookORIGINAL RECIPE: Original recipe calls for 450 gm of Swiss chard, trimmed and finely sliced, 2 fresh Rosemary springs and olive oil. Chickpea SoupThis chickpea soup is going to participate in MLLA – 21 hosted by Mirch Masala event by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook and also going to participate in No Croutons Required, where Lisa is calling vegetarian soup or salad featuring chickpeas.Chickpea Soup With Recipe BookThe above picture is for Divya, who sent me this book. Thank you so much dear……

Comments

  2. jayasri says

    yes, I hadn't seen you posting anything for a long time, Mmm.., this sounds delicious, I miss your lovely photos especially, you have an eye for it!!. I don't like Rosemary it is got lot of flavour in it, May be it goes well with non-vegetarian dishes, or I will try once more a little bit, and may be who knows I might like it!!

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  14. AshKuku says

    Hey Magician!!!!!

    U make magic with photography… They all come alive for us…. It makes me feel like ONE NIGHT IN YOUR KITCHEN….. & I would see your preps & paraphernalia, all come alive & scare the hell out of me…..
    Kudos!!! to that wonderful prep & more to the presentations & captures….

    Ash….
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  30. ruchikacooks says

    delicious soup, and crunchy bread..lovely bright clicks..I heard bangalore has lots of power cuts this year, hope it will improve.

    I am hosting the home remedies event Lubna, do share any remedies you know.

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  40. PJ says

    i agree with you there, soups in summer or winter are always good! this one looks delicious. love all the clicks

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  44. Sush says

    wow!!, mind blowing pictures Lubna. I admire your patience for taking so many beautiful clicks. Also, wish some one could present that book to me 😉

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  49. Jo says

    We've been having horrid heat waves here as well and some times the thought of baking/cooking just puts me off. Great you made this soup as it looks really delicious. Love the pictures.

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  50. Divya Vikram says

    WoW! So pretty and comforting soup Lubna. Glad you liked the book and the recipes. I know how it is difficult to cook esp in summer! Am so looking forward to summer since it is still cold n rainy here!!

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  59. Productive says

    Assalamu alaykum,

    My name is Hafsa and I'm the External Affair Coordinator to ProductiveMuslimah . com. We are looking for contributors to the blog. I was very impressed with your blog, and would be honoured to have you write for ProductiveMuslimah [dot] com. Please send us an email, and we can discuss the details, insha Allah,

    Jazak Allah,
    -Hafsa

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  70. Shabs.. says

    U KNOW WHAT….THAT SAYING IN THE BEGINNIG IS AN AWAKENING…I feel iam busy doing nothing….Gawd!!i am busy thinking of what to do next and nothing gets done.

    Then, the soup look absolutely gorgeous….Some pics looks so proffessional like the ones we see in books…By the way, which software do u use for editing pics?….I already got 3 programs and my hubby gives me a 'LOOK' when the pc runs slow!…let me know which s/w u use for editing ok…loved ur pics dear..

    SO how r u doing?..

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  71. Jo says

    Looks absolutely delicious and I love the photos of the bowl of soup with a slice of bread as garnish. Makes me want to grab the bowl out of the PC screen.

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  74. sayantani says

    Hi Lubna could you please let me know from where did you buy those muffin cases(paper) in Bangalore. I have been looking for them for quite some time without any luck. hope you dont mind asking this. thanks.

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  76. Guna's kitchen says

    OMG!!!!!! mouthwatering soup… luks deliicous and creamy… beautiful pics and very good preesentation

    u have a lovely space …and wonderful collection of recipes with beautiful clicks.. if u find time do visit my blog.. happy to follow ur blog

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