Chickpea and Romaine Soup with Golden Vermicelli

Name: Chickpea and Romaine Soup with Golden Vermicelli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons cayenne; 710 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoons paprika; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 113 grams vermicelli, broken in half; 302 grams 1/2 head romaine lettuce (about , shredded (about 5 cups); 1 teaspoon salt; 0 teaspoons turmeric; 710 milliliters water

Chickpean and Romaine Soup with Golden Vermicelli might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 268 calories, 3g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vermicelli, chicken broth, water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. It is perfect for Autumn.

Instructions

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onion, garlic, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes longer.

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Add the chickpeas, broth, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

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Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.

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Add the vermicelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Remove the browned pasta with a slotted spoon; add it to the soup along with the romaine. Simmer until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes.

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Variations: We originally made this soup with Swiss chard. When it came time to retest, we were out of chard but had plenty of romaine; we used that and liked the soup even better. Swiss chard still makes a fine substitution, though, as does spinach.

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Wine Recommendation: Since the inspiration for this soup comes from Spain, why not the wine as well? A Rioja Crianza will be perfect here. Crianza means aged for less time than the more complex Reserva and Gran Reserva, and so the wine will be fresh and fruity.

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