Description
Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines creamy chickpeas, aromatic garlic, and flavorful herbs. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
- 1 (6oz-180 grams) large potato, diced
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Blend one can of chickpeas with its liquid until smooth.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the blended chickpeas, drained second can of chickpeas, diced potato, paprika, rosemary, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate leafy greens like spinach or kale into the soup during the last few minutes of cooking. If you prefer more spice, increase the chili flakes or add diced jalapeños.