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brothy chickpea stew

Brothy Chickpea Stew

Anna Chwistek
This hearty chickpea stew is easy and delicious. With chickpeas, lentils, and a hint of bacon for flavor, it transforms into a rich, brothy stew. Serve with toasted cheese bread for a satisfying meal in a bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3.5 smoked bacon cut into strips
  • 2 cans (14 oz/400 g) chickpeas drained
  • 2 ounces lentils black or green
  • 2 ounces spinach
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into cubes
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

also

  • 4 thick slices bread
  • 4 slices cheese cheddar or gouda
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • chopped chives and black pepper for serving
  • Tabasco for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add bacon, cook until golden brown and crispy. Stir occasionally. Remove from pot.
  • If the stockpot looks dry, add 2 tbsp oil. Add garlic and onion, sauté over low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika and black pepper. Add carrots, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the broth and bring to a boil. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
  • When the lentils are soft, but sill al dente, add chickpeas and tomato paste, simmer for 5 minutes more. Add spinach and lemon juice, stir and turn off the heat. Taste, and add salt to your own liking.
  • While the stew is simmering, make the toasts. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, add butter and olive oil. Place bread and toast until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Flip, top with cheese and continue to toast until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Place cheesy toast on top. Sprinkle with bacon, chives and season with black pepper and a few drops of Tabasco. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7125IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 2mg
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