If you’re looking for a hot, nutritious, and flavorful soup, this chickpea, chicory, and carrot soup is perfect! A simple, rustic, and tasty dish, ideal for cozying up on the coldest days. With genuine ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is a version of the classic chickpea soup that wins you over at first taste.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients to make the Chickpea, Chicory, and Carrot Soup
- 17.5 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 1 bunch chicory
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 leaf bay
- ground turmeric
- 6.3 cups vegetable broth
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools to make the Chickpea, Chicory, and Carrot Soup
- Pot
How to make the Chickpea, Chicory, and Carrot Soup
Start the Chickpea, Chicory, and Carrot Soup by preparing the vegetables:
wash and cut the chicory, carrots, and celery into pieces. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until golden.
Add the carrots and chickpeas (if canned, drain and rinse them well first). Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf.
Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, then add the chicory and a pinch of turmeric. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, until the chicory is tender.
Season with salt and pepper and serve the soup piping hot with a drizzle of raw oil and slices of crusty bread.
This soup keeps in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat it gently before serving.
You can freeze it for up to 3 months by dividing it into portions to thaw more easily.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use other legumes instead of chickpeas?
Yes! Lentils or cannellini beans are great alternatives.
Can I make the soup creamier?
Sure! Blend a portion of the chickpeas before adding the chicory for a thicker texture.
The chicory is too bitter, what can I do?
Blanch it in water before adding it to the soup to reduce the bitterness.
