Comfort Soup (Chickpea And Bacon) Recipe

Name: Comfort Soup (Chickpea And Bacon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped fine; 2 large fat garlic cloves, chopped fine; 8 ounces bacon, chopped into little pieces; 1 lb chickpeas, soaked for 9-12 hours (I used the pre-peeled ones); 3 large carrots, grated; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 - 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 large fat garlic cloves, chopped fine
8 ounces bacon, chopped into little pieces
1 lb chickpeas, soaked for 9-12 hours (I used the pre-peeled ones)
3 large carrots, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/3 - 1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt and pepper

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Saute onion, garlic and bacon together until the onion is soft and translucent. Don't be tempted to drain the bacon fat (I use a rather lean bacon, anyway, and there's not that much fat - if you have tons of it, then remove some). Add the chickpeas, carrots, tomato paste, bay leaf and 1 1/2 quarts water. Season to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 1/2 an hour. Add the pearl barley and simmer for another 40-60 minutes, or until the chickpeas and barley are cooked through and the soup is quite thick (if the soup is too thick, thin with a little hot water until you achieve the consistency you desire).
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This was a really satisfying meal with a tossed green salad and garlic bread.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped fine, 2 large fat garlic cloves, chopped fine, 8 ounces bacon, chopped into little pieces, 1 lb chickpeas, soaked for 9-12 hours (I used the pre-peeled ones), and more.

Yes, Comfort Soup (Chickpea And Bacon) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Comfort Soup (Chickpea And Bacon)

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