Description
This creamy garlic chickpea soup is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with protein and garlic goodness. It’s perfect for a cozy and nutritious meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and spices: Stir in chickpeas, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until creamy but still slightly chunky, or blend partially to your preference.
- Add cream and season: Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. Heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a vegan option, use coconut milk and vegetable broth. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic chickpea soup, creamy chickpea soup, healthy vegetarian soup