Chickpea Soup with Cumin and Cilantro

Chickpea Soup with Cumin and Cilantro

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Chickpea Soup with Cumin and Cilantro 

Sopa de Garbanzos’

Serves 6, Preparation Time: 40 minutes.

Equipment: Chef KnifeKitchen Machine food cutter3-quart Saucepan, Food Mill or Blender

  • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas.
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped, #3 French fry blade.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds, ground fine
  • 4 cups (1 L) low sodium beef or chicken stock (see homemade stocks)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (whole wheat optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (120 ml) light cream, * or half and half
  • Sea or Kosher salt & pepper to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped.

In the 3-quart saucepan combine chickpeas, onion, cumin, and stock. Bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour the mixture in food mill or blender and return to the pan. (If in a blender, low speed and with measuring cup cap removed).

In a separate bowl, make a paste by mixing flour and 2 tablespoons softened butter and add to the soup mix in a small amount at a time. After each addition, whisk until smooth. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and cream while stirring. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with cilantro.

*To reduce fat, omit cream

Nutritional Breakdown Per Serving: Calories 220; Fat Grams 14; Carbohydrate grams 7; Cholesterol mg 25; Sodium ms 266.

The Point System Per Serving: Calorie Points 2; Protein Points 1; Fat Grams 14; Sodium Points 12; Fiber Points 2; Carbohydrate Points 1; Cholesterol Points 1.