Best Ever Chickpea Soup
Make a comforting chickpea soup, and enjoy a warming bowl with crusty bread. It is the perfect meal for a cold night.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 30 oz chickpeas 2 x 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 6 oz onion 1 large (1 cup diced)
- 5 oz carrots 2 medium (1 cup diced)
- 4 oz celery 2 stalks (1 cup chopped)
- 11 oz potato 1 large (1.5 cups chopped)
- 9 oz leek 1 large (2.5 cups chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic large, finely minced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice from 1 lemon
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Chop or dice the onions, carrots, celery, potato, and leek. Chop or mince the garlic.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 3-5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds.
- Add the leek, carrots, celery, thyme, cumin powder, oregano, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper and salt. Mix and sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, potatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered, for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking Serve the chickpea soup alone or with bread.
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Notes
To store: Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. They can also be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
To freeze: It's best to store the soup in portion-sized freezer-safe containers. Label the containers and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. If needed, add a splash of water or broth to reach your desired consistency.
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