Chickpea Soup
This Chickpea Soup is a delightful, easy-to-make recipe perfect for a cozy meal. With a base of vegetable stock, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, it's both flavorful and healthy. Whether you blend it for a creamy texture or enjoy it chunky, this soup is sure to become a favorite.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 209kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cups vegetable stock
- 15 oz chickpeas drained
- 1 pc small onion chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, about 4 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, drained chickpeas, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. For a creamier texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender. For a chunkier texture, leave it as is.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped avocado.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding salt if necessary.
- For a vegan version, ensure all toppings are plant-based.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg