Chickpea Soup
Chickpea soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines hearty chickpeas with fragrant spices and fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and provide nourishment on chilly evenings. Perfect as a starter or main course, it’s versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavors that make this chickpea soup feel like home in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, and celery. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chickpeas along with cumin and coriander; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg