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Sopa de Garbanzos Chilean Chickpea Soup

Published: Oct 17, 2023 · Modified: Dec 15, 2023 by Pilar Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Chilean chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are an essential ingredient in Chilean cuisine and are used in various traditional dishes. These legumes are known for their nutty flavor and slightly grainy texture, making them a versatile and popular ingredient in many savory dishes.

One of the most well-known dishes featuring chickpeas is the famous Chilean stew called "Sopa de garbanzos." This hearty stew typically includes chickpeas, rice, squash, onions, and other seasonal vegetables, creating a flavorful and nutritious meal. "Garbanzos con Longaniza" is a popular version of Sopa de Garbanzos, where a sausage is sauteed and served on top of the stew.

Chilean Chickpea Soup Sopa de GarbanzosChilean chickpeas are sold in various forms, including dried, canned, or in Tetra-Pack, and sometimes frozen. Dried chickpeas require soaking and cooking before use, while canned chickpeas are pre-cooked and ready to use, making them a convenient option for quick meal preparation.

I've been craving Sopa de Garbanzos. This soup warms you to the core. It's more commonly made during winter, served with a crunchy salad like cabbage or Apio Palta (celery and avocado).

Where can I get Chilean Chorizo in the US?

Look for fresh or frozen Spanish chorizo, Argentinian chorizo, or Portuguese sausage. Basque Chorizo is also good and close in flavor but heavy on red bell pepper. In Seattle, I like ULI's Spanish Chorizo brand.

Chilean Chorizo alternatives in the USSometimes, I had to use Mexican chorizo, which is different but tasty. Beware that the Mexican chorizo often comes wrapped in plastic, not in the casing, so you must remove the plastic.

In Chile, you can buy a chickpea cousin called Chícharo (Lathyrus sativus L.), a prominent cultivar for the country's central region resistant to dry seasons.

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Sopa de Garbanzos Chilean Chickpea Soup

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  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Savory
  • Method: Stove cooked
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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Description

A comforting winter chickpea soup.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, dried oregano, paprika
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ cup of short rice
  • 2 Spanish chorizo in pieces
  • 1 liter of vegetable broth
  • 4 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (I used 3 cans of 450 grams each)
  • oil, salt, and pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop the onions into small cubes.
  2. In a large pot, place 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, heat over medium-high heat. Add the cumin, oregano, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute.
    sofrito
  3. Add the chopped onions, and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring often.
    Onion browning
  4. Add the garlic, the chorizo in pieces, the salt, the bay leaf, and the rice, stir well, and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the broth. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the chickpeas and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
    Chickpeas on a pot
  7. Taste, adjust the seasoning. Serve hot.
    Chilean Chickpea Soup

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 384
  • Sugar: 7.5 g
  • Sodium: 878.6 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52.3 g
  • Fiber: 7.9 g
  • Protein: 15 g

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  1. Rosa says

    October 18, 2023 at 2:48 am

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  2. Anonymous says

    September 24, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    Donde esta tu direccion y numero de telefono?

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    • Pilar Hernandez says

      September 25, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      ¿Para qué?, no soy un restaurant ni vendo comida. Cualquier pregunta sobre recetas las contesto acá.

      Reply
  3. denise Delgado says

    February 14, 2020 at 11:33 am

    i love making this dish. i use smoked paprika and also make smoked paprika oil. heat some oil in a small pan. add smoked paprika and heat till bubbling. let rest and use to drizzle over the dish. yummy.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      February 15, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      Yes, I do that too. It's a great touch.

      Reply
  4. Kristen says

    May 01, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Excellente!

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez says

      May 02, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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