20-Minute Simple Chickpea Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this 20-Minute Simple Chickpea Soup is your go-to recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and vibrant vegetables, this soup is not only easy to make but also a comforting hug in a bowl. Perfectly seasoned and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an inviting dish that satisfies your taste buds while nourishing your body.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add vegetable broth and chickpeas; bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Mix in ground cumin, salt, and pepper; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach or kale until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg