Chickpea soup with chard
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 30 minutes (or 12 hours considering the chickpeas soaking time) |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour |
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Chickpea soup with chard
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Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas in a container with water and let it overnight. In the next day, rub the peas with coarse salt and a cork stopper until all the grains are peeled off. Afterwards, place the chickpeas in a pan and add the ripe tomato, chopped and peeled, olive oil, salt, the chorizo, water and the bay leaf. When everything is cooked, add the chards to the pan. Let it simmer a little until tender, rectify the seasoning and it's ready.Serve with bread seasoned with thyme
Place: Cachopo, Tavira, Portugal
| Recipe’s Personal Background | How did you learn this recipe? | She learned during the years. |
| Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe? | No | |
| Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)? | No | |
| Mediterranean Background | Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? | No |
| Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? | No | |
| Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment? | _ | |
| Season (season this food is linked to) | Chickpea soup is quite thick and is usually related with cold seasons: autumn and winter. |
| Ingredient | Nutritional Importance | Health Benefits |
| Chickpea | Source of protein with low caloric value. High content in fibre, folate, iron, zinc and vitamin E. | It shows benefits in the control of cholesterol levels and prevention of type II diabetes, cancer and obesity. |
| Chorizo | Source of saturated fat, cholesterol and protein. | Without relevant benefits. |
| Onion | Good source of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, potassium and manganese. | It shows anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. The combination of these properties can prevent some cardiovascular diseases and cancers. |
| Tomato | Excellent source of fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and manganese. It also contains vitamin E, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, phosphorus and copper. | Due to its antioxidant power, tomatoes have a cardio-protective effect by reducing the levels of LDL cholesterol and decreasing blood pressure. |
| Chard | Source of fibre. Great source of vitamin A, C and K. It contains considerable levels of vitamin E, magnesium, potassium and iron. It contains carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin). | Its fibre content helps to regulate the sugar levels in blood while preventing diseases such as type II diabetes. The carotenoids present in chard prevent vision related illnesses. Besides strengthening bones, vitamin K, present in chard, is essential for a proper functioning of the brain and nervous system, being essential for the development of the myelin sheath, the protective layer of nerves. |
| Additional information | |
| Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one? | No |
What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base? |
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| What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments? | No, there is no treatment based on this recipe. |
