Description
This Garlic Chickpea Soup is warm, simple, and full of flavor. It uses pantry staples, cooks fast, and makes a cozy one-pot meal for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
- Add chickpeas and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend part or all of the soup for desired texture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Notes
Blend less for more texture or fully for creaminess. Add lemon juice for brightness, tahini for richness, or greens like kale at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired