20-Minute Simple Chickpea Soup
A quick and nutritious chickpea soup that’s perfect for cozy days, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté the Base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the Ingredients: Stir in the chickpeas, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer and Develop Flavor: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Greens and Brightness: Add the chopped spinach and fresh lemon juice; stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your simple chickpea soup is ready. Serve it hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best flavor, reheat gently with a splash of vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg