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Chickpea Soup

Cindy
Enjoy the perfect balance of comforting flavors with our delightful Chickpea Soup recipe. Packed with nutritious ingredients and rich flavors, this soup is a bowl of warmth that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 stick celery diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 large white baking potato peeled and diced into approx. 1” chunks
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1, 15 oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 2, 15 oz cans chickpeas drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather your ingredients and heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and fry for 6-8 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and fry for another minute.
    Top view photo of a stockpot with carrots, onions, and celery in the pan and cooking until tender.
  • Add the paprika, rosemary, and thyme and stir well, cooking for another 2 minutes.
    Top view photo of a stockpot with paprika, rosemary, and thyme added to the base of chickpea soup.
  • Add the potato, stock, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, and some salt and pepper to taste. Stir, bring to a boil then leave to simmer for 45 minutes.
    To view photo of a stockpot with all the ingredients to make Chickpea Soup added in and ready to cook for 55 minutes.

Notes

  • Top the soup with some fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro if desired.
  • The soup is great served with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh green side salad.
Keyword chickpea soup