Chickpea And Romaine Soup With Golden Vermicelli

Name: Chickpea And Romaine Soup With Golden Vermicelli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (one 19-ounce can); 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 pound vermicelli, broken in half; 1/2 head romaine lettuce (about 2/3 pounds), shredded (about 5 cups)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (one 19-ounce can)
3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound vermicelli, broken in half
1/2 head romaine lettuce (about 2/3 pounds), shredded (about 5 cups)

1
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. 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.
2
Add the chickpeas, broth, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
3
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat. 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.
4
Variations: We originally made this soup with Swiss chard.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.
5
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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Chickpea And Romaine Soup With Golden Vermicelli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!