Chickpea soup
Chickpea soup is a delicious and nutritious dish made from chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. It's a hearty soup typically prepared with a broth or stock base, along with vegetables, herbs, and spices. It's a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the drained chickpeas to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the soup. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chickpeas whole for texture.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 965mg (42%)Potassium: 162mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 5651IU (113%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 25mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
