Description
A heartwarming bowl of Garlic Chickpea Soup loaded with savory garlic, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables; perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the drained chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, use an immersion blender to achieve a smoother texture.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.
Notes
For creaminess, add a splash of coconut milk or a dollop of yogurt before serving. This soup also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg