Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

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4.9

226 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 1.3 cups each

  • Calories

    30078 kcal

  • Course

    Soup, Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

This stew blends russet potatoes and chickpeas simmered with aromatic spices like curry powder and smoked paprika. Garlic, ginger, and onion build a flavor foundation, while fire-roasted diced tomatoes add depth. Fresh kale is stirred in near the end, giving the stew a fresh, slightly bitter note that complements the smoky and mildly spicy broth.

Description

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew features a combination of potatoes and canned chickpeas cooked in a spiced vegetable broth. Onion, garlic, and fresh ginger are sautéed in olive oil, then seasoned with curry powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a fragrant base. Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a smoky undertone that enhances the paprika's smokiness.

Cut russet potatoes cook in the broth until soft, and chickpeas provide added texture and protein. Chopped kale is added toward the end and wilted into the stew, contributing color and nutritional value. The potatoes are partially smashed to thicken the stew and create a hearty consistency.

This dish is comforting and filling, offering a balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. It's suitable as a main vegetarian meal or a side. Using Better Than Bouillon or a similar broth concentrate intensifies flavor. Curry powder can be adjusted in heat level depending on preference.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.44
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.08
  • 1 tsp ginger $0.16, grated fresh
  • 1 yellow onion $0.70
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder $0.30
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.30
  • pinch crushed red pepper $0.02
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes $1.30, fire roasted
  • 2 russet potato $1.42, 1.75-2 lbs total
  • 1 oz. can chickpeas $0.94
  • 4 cups vegetable broth $0.52
  • 1/4 lb. kale $0.87, fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to a large soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent.
  2. Add the curry powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to the pot and continue to stir and cook for 1-2 minutes more to toast the spices.
  3. While the onion, garlic, and ginger are sautéing, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Drain the chickpeas. 
  4. Once the spices are toasted, add the potatoes, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), and chickpeas to the pot. Pour the vegetable broth over top, then stir until everything is combined.
  5. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow it to come to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and allow the soup to simmer with the lid in place for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. After 45 minutes, stir the stew well and smash the potatoes against the side of the pot to help them break down and thicken the stew. Add the chopped kale and stir it into the stew until it has wilted. Taste the soup and adjust the salt or other spices if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • Better Than Bouillon works well for a rich vegetable broth base in this stew.
  • Consider using mild curry powder to avoid overpowering the other flavors.
  • You can also make your own curry powder following recipes like the one at Spiceitupp.com.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving Calories 300.78kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 53.15g (18%) Protein 9.92g (20%) Fat 7.12g (11%) Sodium 884.6mg (37%) Fiber 9.47g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61.3 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30078 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 300.78kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 53.15g 18%
Protein 9.92g 20%
Fat 7.12g 11%
Sodium 884.6mg 37%
Fiber 9.47g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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