Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Soup Recipes

Hearty Chickpea, Cod, and Spinach Stew

Hearty chickpea, cod, and spinach stew with tender cod flakes, chickpeas, spinach, and aromatic spices, simmered in a flavorful broth and boiled eggs.
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Hearty Chickpea, Cod, and Spinach Stew

Preparation time 25 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings3

Ingredients

14 oz (2 ¾ cups) soaked and cooked chickpeas1 onion2 garlic cloves1.1 lb (500 g) spinach12 oz (¾ lb) soaked and desalted cod2 eggs1 ripe tomato1 small bunch of coriander2 bay leavesOlive oilPaprika (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
14 oz (2 ¾ cups) soaked and cooked chickpeas1 onion2 garlic cloves1.1 lb (500 g) spinach12 oz (¾ lb) soaked and desalted cod2 eggs1 ripe tomato1 small bunch of coriander2 bay leavesOlive oilPaprika (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Preparation

Prepare the Cod and Eggs:

  1. Boil the cod and eggs in a pot of water.
  2. Once cooked, remove the cod, clean off the skin and bones, and flake it into pieces and set aside.
  3. Peel the eggs, cut them into wedges, and set aside.
  4. Keep the cooking water for later use.

Cook the Base:

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add bay leaves, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  3. Once the onion softens, add the peeled and finely chopped tomato and cook until it reduces.

Add Vegetables and Chickpeas:

  1. Stir in the spinach and chickpeas.
  2. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add some of the reserved cod cooking water and let it simmer until flavors blend.

Final Touches:

  1. Add chopped coriander and the flaked cod and stir gently to combine.

Serving:

  1. Serve hot, garnished with egg wedges on each plate.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Content Cocina


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