Description
This hearty and flavorful vegan chickpea and garlic soup is a comforting and easy-to-make meal. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a healthy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. The combination of garlic, paprika, rosemary, and thyme creates a delicious and aromatic broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
- 1 large potato (6 oz-180 grams), diced
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Chickpeas: Pour one can of chickpeas with its liquid into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pureed chickpeas, the second can of drained chickpeas, diced potatoes, paprika, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, and some freshly ground pepper, then stir well. Add the broth and stir again.
- Simmer: Cover the pot, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning according to your taste (especially depending on the salt content of your broth, add salt as needed).
- Serve: Serve hot with freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Distribute into airtight containers (leaving 1 inch of space at the top) and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use homemade vegetable broth, or hot water and vegan low-sodium vegetable bouillon cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg