Massa De Grão (Chickpea Pasta Soup)
This comforting Portuguese soup features tender pasta and hearty chickpeas in a savory broth. It's a simple, nourishing meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a cozy dinner. This vegan version captures the essence of the traditional dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 261 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 1 lvegetable broth
- 400 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
- 150 gsmall pasta, such as ditalini or elbow macaroni
- 0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
- 4
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices and bring to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 5
Add the vegetable broth and chickpeas to the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil.
About 5 min
- 6
Once boiling, add the small pasta and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 9 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente, as it will continue to absorb liquid.
- 7
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- 8
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Cook’s note: Reserve a little extra parsley for garnish if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 260.9kcal
- Protein
- 9.7g
- Carbs
- 34.7g
- Fat
- 9.9g
- Fibre
- 8.1g
- Sugar
- 9.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Massa de Grão in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if the soup has thickened too much.
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