Chickpea and Romaine Soup with Golden Vermicelli Recipe

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Chickpea and Romaine Soup with Golden Vermicelli
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, garlic, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes longer.
  2. Add the chickpeas, broth, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat. Add the vermicelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the browned pasta with a slotted spoon; add it to the soup along with the romaine. Simmer until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Variations: We originally made this soup with Swiss chard. When it came time to retest, we were out of chard but had plenty of romaine; we used that and liked the soup even better. Swiss chard still makes a fine substitution, though, as does spinach.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Since the inspiration for this soup comes from Spain, why not the wine as well? A Rioja Crianza will be perfect here. Crianza means aged for less time than the more complex Reserva and Gran Reserva, and so the wine will be fresh and fruity.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 383.52 Kcal (1606 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.4g 27%
Sodium 810.31mg 34%
Potassium 555.15mg 12%
Total Carbs 49.07g 16%
Sugars 7.66g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.69g 15%
Protein 10.37g 21%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 110.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.53 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.84g 27%
Sodium 132.11mg 34%
Potassium 90.51mg 12%
Total Carbs 8g 16%
Sugars 1.25g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 15%
Protein 1.69g 21%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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