Description
This Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for any season. Packed with garlic, chickpeas, and spices, it delivers a comforting, nutritious meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
6–8 cloves garlic
thinly sliced (about 3 tbsp / 25 g)
1 tsp (3 g) ground cumin
1/2 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional
for heat)
1 bay leaf
4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
2 cans (15 oz/425 g each) chickpeas
drained and rinsed (about 3 cups cooked / 500 g drained)
1 small Yukon gold potato
peeled and 1/2-inch dice (about 8 oz / 225 g)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
plus more to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
plus extra wedges to serve
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Optional garnish: 1/4 cup (60 g) Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
a drizzle of chili oil
and crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth, chickpeas, diced potato, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with yogurt or coconut yogurt if desired, and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices and add more vegetables to make this soup your own! It can also be blended for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup, chickpea soup, garlic soup, vegetarian recipe, easy soup, healthy soup