Description
This Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup is a comforting and nourishing Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chickpeas, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs. It’s simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner that is both vegan and healthy.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes, to develop sweetness and flavor.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add chickpeas and seasonings: Pour in the chickpeas, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Blend for creaminess: Optional: Remove about one-third of the soup and blend it until smooth, then stir it back into the pot for a creamier texture.
- Add finishing touches: Stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley to brighten the flavor before serving.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens and nutrition.
- Serve with crusty bread to make it a complete and satisfying meal.
- The soup will thicken slightly as it sits, so you can thin it with a bit more broth or water if desired when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
