Chickpea and Cinnamon Soup

Name: Chickpea and Cinnamon Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 jar cooked chickpeas; 1 litre homemade vegetable broth; 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink Himalayan salt

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Today I fancy a cozy chickpea and cinnamon soup, simple and comforting, the kind of dish I make when I want a different bowl meal without any fuss. It uses cooked chickpeas, homemade vegetable broth, and cinnamon sticks: just a few basic ingredients for a savoury soup where that lovely spiced aroma really shines.

What I love most is the velvety texture you get by blending and straining the chickpeas with the broth. It's much more than just a spiced broth; the chickpeas give it real body, turning it into a satisfying starter for four. It's ready in 40 minutes and makes such a nice change from everyday soups.

To keep mixing up your cozy bowl meals, I also recommend my Chickpea and onion soup and Broccoli and carrot soup.

Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

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1 jar cooked chickpeas
1 litre homemade vegetable broth
2 or 3 cinnamon sticks
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan salt

Step by step

Method

1Rinse the chickpeas and tip them into a pot.
2Pour in the broth and add the cinnamon sticks.
3Cover and simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes.
4Remove the cinnamon sticks.
5Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
6Blend thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
7Pass through a fine-mesh sieve or food mill for an extra-silky texture.
8If too much liquid has evaporated during cooking, add a little water until you reach a light, soup-like consistency, then adjust the salt.
9Done! Our chickpea and cinnamon soup is ready to enjoy.

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze chickpea and cinnamon soup?

Yes, you can freeze it in individual portions once fully cooled. Thaw it in the fridge and stir well when reheating; if it turns out too thick, just loosen it with a splash of vegetable broth.

How long does it keep in the fridge?

Store it in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 to 4 days. Get it into the fridge within two hours of cooking, and only reheat the amount you plan to eat.

How do I get the soup silky smooth without any skins?

Remember to remove the cinnamon sticks before blending the chickpeas with the broth. Afterwards, pass the soup through a fine-mesh strainer to catch any leftover skins and ensure a wonderfully smooth finish.