Soups / RICETTI
Historical Maltese broccoli and chickpea soup
Broccoli and chickpeas, a combination recorded in Maltese historical sources.
◷ 50 min / 4 servings
Method
- Soften chopped onion and garlic in oil for 8 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and water and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Mash some chickpeas with a spoon to thicken the broth. Season and add parsley.
✳ From the kitchen
A modern home adaptation of the combination recorded by curator Liam Gauci, not an exact archival recipe.
Tradition reference
Liam Gauci · Rediscovering the culinary soul of Malta, October 2019 ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.