Chickpea Soup
A hearty and nutritious chickpea soup perfect for a comforting meal. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and customizable with greens and lemon.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 2 oz chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- optional red pepper flakes, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas, broth, tomatoes (if using), bay leaf, and herbs; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Optional: Blend partially for creaminess, then stir in greens, lemon juice, and seasonings; cook 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup. Adjust seasoning to taste.