Spicy Garbanzo Soup

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Quick and easy. Make it as spicy as you like!"

 

• Ready In: 33mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, use as little as much of the pepper as you like (optional)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• low-fat sour cream, for dalloping (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil. Saute the onion, red pepper, garlic and jalepeno (if using it) for several minutes until tender.
2. Add cumin, cayenne, and cilantro; stir and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add broth, garbanzos, corn, and tomatoes. Heat to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls and dallop with some sour cream, if desired.

Reviews

[mandabears]

i lost this recipe, i had printed it and dh tossed it in the trash. we loved it and i was upset could i could not re-find it. it is super and easy and delicious. i made it in the crock pot, did not use the red pepper, personal issues with bell peppers, but used a can of ro-tel HOT instead of the jalapeno and the bell pepper. great recipe. it is now in at least 5 of my cooksbooks.

 

[groovyrooby]

can i just say how much i love this recipe? it is deceptively simple, easy to make, using ingredients i have on hand, and packs SO much flavor! husband requested it yet again this week. we enjoy for dinner one night & pack it for lunches the rest of the week. with some sliced avocado & tortilla chips, it makes a very satisfying lunch.

 

[patty n.]

this is a favorite in our house. We add Portuguese sausage slices. I made it once when I only had a few things in the house and didn't want to go to the store, hoping it would be OK, but it surpassed my expectations. I send people here for this recipe all the time. It's just that good!

 

[FoodLover]

This is a great and easy soup! For my own flavor I added some cooked chicken and andouille sausage. Wow, did that turn out super. Cooked it in the crockpot for 8 hours on low. Super meal. I'll make it again for sure!

 

[Mamma Mia Mamma Mia]

Wonderful! I had other vegetables to use up so I threw in a zucchini squash and some carrots too. Added a bit more broth. Served with a dollop of fat free greek yogurt. Delicious!!!