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Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup

A simple and hearty chickpea soup infused with garlic and spices, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the chickpeas and reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, or transfer to a blender in batches.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well for up to a month.

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