Description
A warm and comforting Garlic Chickpea Soup, bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, and ground cumin to the pot. Bring everything to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup to your liking—smooth or chunky.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, sauté onions and garlic on low heat. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or topping with crumbled feta for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, chickpeas, vegan, comfort food, quick meal, healthy