Description
High-Protein Chickpea Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish full of flavor, featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. It's perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
3 cups Chickpeas, cooked
4 cups Vegetable Broth, low-sodium
2 Carrots, diced
2 Celery stalks, diced
4 cups Baby Spinach or Kale
Juice of 1 Lemo
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Cumi
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 8 to 10 minutes until softened
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes
- Optional: For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before returning it to the pot
- Stir in the greens and let them wilt for about 2 minutes
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste
Notes
This soup can be made in a slow cooker by sautéing the onions and garlic first, then adding all other ingredients except for greens and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: varies based on broth used
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg