Garlic Chickpea Soup
A comforting and nourishing garlic chickpea soup that’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or leave it chunky if preferred).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to swap vegetable broth for chicken broth or adjust the spices to match your preferred flavor profile. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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