Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024 in
Soup Recipes
Chickpea Soup with Cod and Chouriço
Chickpea soup with cod and chouriço recipe (receita de sopa grão com bacalhau e chouriço), a hearty, flavorful dish with tomatoes, pasta, and carrots.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 35 min |
Ready In | 50 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1/2 can of peeled tomatoes1 large onion, chopped2 cloves of garlic, chopped1/4 cup of olive oil1/2 sausage of chouriço (about 3.5 oz)2 cups of chicken broth7 oz of elbow pasta2 carrots, sliced14 oz (1 jar) of cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed7 oz of cod (cooked and shredded)1 sprig of mintSalt and pepper to tasteHot pepper (optional)
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Preparation
- Start by sautéing the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and chouriço slices, followed by the sliced carrots.
- Dissolve one chicken bouillon cube in 2 cups of boiling water and pour it into the pan.
- Season with salt, pepper, or hot pepper if you like.
- When the broth begins to boil, add the pasta and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Separately, rinse the chickpeas under running water and add them to the soup along with the cod.
- If necessary, add more water to ensure the soup has enough broth.
- Bring to a boil, and adjust the seasoning.
- When serving, add a sprig of mint for extra flavor.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas m Faceis
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Ronnie Pilon
Hey PR
Are you adding raw cod fish to this recipe? Or pre cook before adding to the soup. Thanks
5 Months ago, Friday, October 4, 2024
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Ronnie
Thanks for the quick reply. We will be having this for dinner tonight.
5 Months ago, Friday, October 4, 2024
Awesome, enjoy. I will update the recipe to make it easier to understand, and always contact me here on the site first as I will reply quicker.
5 Months ago, Friday, October 4, 2024
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