{"id":3361,"date":"2009-07-15T10:38:20","date_gmt":"2009-07-15T17:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2009-06-29T10:39:00","modified_gmt":"2009-06-29T17:39:00","slug":"hearty-chickpea-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3361","title":{"rendered":"Hearty Chickpea Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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2 T. olive oil <\/span><\/p>\n

1 finely chopped rib celery <\/span><\/p>\n

1 medium carrot, chopped <\/span><\/p>\n

1 medium onion, chopped <\/span><\/p>\n

2 tsp. minced garlic <\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp. ground cinnamon <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. ground turmeric <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. ground ginger or grated fresh ginger <\/span><\/p>\n

Pinch of saffron <\/span><\/p>\n

2 C. vegetable broth <\/span><\/p>\n

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained <\/span><\/p>\n

1 can (14 1\/2 ounces) diced or stewed tomatoes with no salt added <\/span><\/p>\n

2 C. baby spinach leaves <\/span><\/p>\n

Lemon wedges <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until starting to soften. Add the cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and saffron, if desired. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until the spices are fragrant. Add the broth, chickpeas, and tomatoes (with juice). Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, partially covered, for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes, or until wilted. Garnish with the lemon wedges, if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yield: 4 servings<\/span><\/p>\n

Calories: 196<\/span><\/p>\n

Fat: 9g<\/span><\/p>\n

Fiber: 6g<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2 T. olive oil 1 finely chopped rib celery 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1\/4 tsp. ground turmeric 1\/4 tsp. ground ginger or grated fresh ginger Pinch of saffron 2 C. vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 1\/2 ounces) diced or stewed tomatoes with no salt added 2 C. baby spinach leaves Lemon wedges \u00c2\u00a0 In a medium saucepan, heat the oil…<\/p>\n

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