Chicken Broth with Chickpeas

Caldo de Pollo con Garbanzos
This simple soup was served at a special dinner I attended, arranged by Chef Ricardo Muñoz as a finale for a group tour. It was one of the most unusual and enjoyable parties I've ever attended. A caravan of boats took a leisurely path along the historic canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City. We rode in the main boat, which also contained a long, festively decorated table. Then came the second boat, where musicians played, followed by a third boat, which contained a kitchen.When it was time for dinner, the kitchen boat pulled up alongside us and the team of cooks came aboard our boat to serve a truly memorable meal, including this wonderful rich chicken broth in hand-made brown clay pottery mugs. A small bowl of condiments was passed around the table, for garnishing the soup. We followed the traditional method, and drank the broth first, then scooped out the chickpeas with a spoon. It is a wonderful soup, and you will love it too—for a fiesta or a simple meal.
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Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

  • 6 cups Basic Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 to 3 serrano chiles seeded, veins removed, and minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced white onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Prepare chicken stock.
  • Strain and put 6 cups into a clean saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the chickpeas and bring to a boil again; then reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute.
  • Add salt, if desired.
  • Serve in heated mugs.
  • Put the minced chiles, onion, and cilantro in small bowls.
  • Put the lime wedges on a small plate.
  • Pass the garnishes at the table.
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Course Broth / Chicken
Cuisine Mexican