Chickpea Soup
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to chickpea soup whenever I need something nourishing but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and it's so budget friendly since you're just using pantry staples and whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Chickpeas are packed with protein and fiber, so this soup actually keeps you full and satisfied for hours. The cumin and lemon juice add this wonderful warmth and brightness that makes it taste like you spent all day cooking, even though you really didn't. Trust me, once you make this once, you'll be making it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1onion(diced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 200 gcarrots(diced)
- 150 gcelery(diced)
- 800 gcanned chickpeas(drained and rinsed)
- 1 Lvegetable broth
- 400 gcanned diced tomatoes
- 100 gspinach(fresh)
- 1 tspcumin
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 2 tbsplemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
Tip: Cooking the onion first builds a flavorful base for the entire soup.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then add the diced carrots and celery. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: The vegetables should begin to soften slightly but still retain some firmness.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained chickpeas along with the canned tomatoes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Add the cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Tip: Simmering allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- 5
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until it wilts completely into the soup.
Tip: Adding spinach at the end preserves its nutrients and bright color.
- 6
Remove the pot from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Tip: Lemon juice adds a subtle brightness that balances the earthiness of the chickpeas.
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