By Franco Namani
Dandelion Soup with Chickpea
5 steps
Prep:1h 15minCook:35min
Delicious Soup with fresh Dandelion (or Chicory), cooked Chickpeas, and a few pantry items. This easy, healthy, budget-friendly soup is a great choice for weeknight dinner.
Updated at: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:22:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
54
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories887.5 kcal (44%)
Total Fat17.1 g (24%)
Carbs145.3 g (56%)
Sugars24.7 g (27%)
Protein46.2 g (92%)
Sodium220.3 mg (11%)
Fiber30.3 g (108%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
750gdandelion
chopped and washed
2 tablespoonolive oil
2onion
large, thinly sliced
3garlic cloves
crushed
kosher salt
200gchickpeas
cooked, soaked overnight
8 cupschickpeas
cooking liquid + water or vegetable stock
½ tablespoonground cumin
½ teaspoonground allspice
black pepper
Freshly cracked, to taste
lemon wedges
Instructions
Step 1
Place the soaked chickpeas in a large pot and cover with several inches of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, add 1/2 tsp salt, cook for 60 minutes or until desired tenderness. (Keep an eye on the water level and add additional water as needed to keep the chickpeas fully covered), When they are fully cooked, drain and reserve the boiling liquid.
Step 2
Roughly chop the dandelion and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water. Set aside.
Step 3
Back to the large pot, heat the oil over high heat, add the onion, season with a pinch of salt, stir and cover, turn heat to low, cook for 15 minutes or until onions are translucent start to color.
Step 4
Remove the lid, add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds, add the well drained the chopped dandelion, let it cook for a minute undisturbed, then stir gently until wilted, about 1-2 minutes, then add the chickpeas and their cooking liquid (8 cups of cooking liquid plus water), season with cumin and freshly cracked pepper, let simmer 25-30 minutes, taste adjust salt to taste.
Step 5
Ladle soup into bowls, crack pepper over top, serve with lemon wedges and toasted bread.
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