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A steaming bowl of chickpea spinach soup with visible pieces of spinach and chickpeas, garnished with lemon.

Hearty Chickpea Spinach Soup

A warm and nourishing soup combining chickpeas and spinach with fragrant spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric

liquids

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed (15 oz / 425 g)

greens

  • 4 cups fresh spinach about 120 g
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon juice of

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric; cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
  • Add vegetable broth and chickpeas; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Keyword chickpeas