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| Caldo Gallego (Garbanzo and Spinach Soup) by Kathleen of Deja Vu Cook |
A hearty Spanish soup to enjoy either as a main course or soup course with lots of flavor similar to our typical American chili. Spice it up with some crushed red pepper if you like it "hot." I usually cannot find the dry garbanzo beans but definitely worth the extra time if you do find them, just remember to soak them the night before. I also love this soup when I have a “Tapa” night, but served in small ramekins.
Caldo Gallego (Garbanzo and Spinach Soup)
Serves 6 Soup Courses or 12 “Tapa” Servings)
Ingredients:
2 Cans Garbanzo Beans (14.5 oz.) (Chick Peas)
2 Onions
1 Clove
1 Carrot (peeled and cut in 3-4 pieces)
1 Bay Leaf
1 1//2 Fresh Spinach (more if you like)
1/2 C. Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
1/2 t. Sweet Spanish Paprika
1 Can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz.) (or 2-3 Fresh Tomatoes, peeled and diced)
Add the spinach and stir in just prior to serving
2 Eggs (Optional-for Garnish)
Crushed Red Pepper (Optional)
Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
Preparations:
1. Saute the onion, garlic and shredded carrot until tender
2. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans
3. Add the bay leaf, clove and garbanzos to the onion saute and add 2 qts. water
4. Bring to a boil and simmer about 1 hour
5. Add the tomatoes to the beans and the paprika and season with salt and pepper (and Optional Crushed Red Pepper)
6. Let simmer an additional 15-20 minutes
7. Check for seasoning and add more if necessary
8. Optional/while beans are cooking; boil the eggs, set aside to cool; peel and chop eggs and set in a bowl to pass*
9. Ladle soup into warmed soup bowls
*If serving as a “Tapa” mix the eggs into the soup mixture before putting in ramekins
Adapted from www.spanishfood.com
To read more recipes by Kathleen, be sure to check out her blog, "Deja Vu" Cook.
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