Description
A warming, hearty, and flavorful vegan soup packed with chickpeas and garlic, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky if preferred.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or adjust the spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Soup, Chickpeas, Garlic, Healthy, Quick