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Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe
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Instructions
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In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced onion, 2 tablespoons grated ginger, and 2 cloves crushed garlic for about 10 minutes until softened.
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Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes, mashing some chickpeas with a potato masher for texture.
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Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 dried Thai chili, 1 cup chicken stock, and 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes. Stir, bring to a medium-high heat, and boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Pour in 1 can (15.5 oz) coconut milk, stir, and let the soup simmer for at least 20 minutes, longer if possible.
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Meanwhile, roast 1 cup cashews in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
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Serve the soup warm, garnished with roasted cashews, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices 🌶️Toast the curry powder and red pepper flakes in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Cashew Cream Technique 🥜Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes before blending to create an ultra-smooth, creamy texture that enhances the soup's richness without dairy.
- Layered Heat Strategy 🔥Use whole dried Thai chili for background heat and red pepper flakes for adjustable spiciness, allowing diners to customize their soup's intensity.
- Acid Balance Trick 🍋Add fresh lime juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the flavors and cut through the coconut milk's richness, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Chickpea Texture Hack 🥣Reserve and roughly mash 1/2 cup of chickpeas to add back into the soup for varying textures and a more rustic, homemade feel.
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