Description
A warm and comforting garlic chickpea soup that brings together simple ingredients for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Consider adjusting spices to suit your palate. For a heartier option, add grains like quinoa or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea soup, garlic soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, comfort food