Cozy Up with Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup in 30 Minutes

This Easy Garlic Chickpea Soup is a comforting, vegetarian dish that uses pantry staples and is ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 can Canned Chickpeas Provides protein and fiber for heartiness; they blend perfectly into the creamy soup.
1 cup Dried Chickpeas A great alternative that requires soaking and cooking.
1 large Potato Adds a creamy texture; use waxy potatoes to retain shape.
3 cloves Garlic The base flavor that develops aroma and taste.

For Flavoring

1 teaspoon Paprika Boosts flavor with a mild spice.
1 teaspoon Rosemary Fresh herbs provide fragrant notes.
1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh herbs provide fragrant notes.
1/4 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adds a kick.
to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper For seasoning.

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing; enriching the flavor of the soup.
4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth The liquid base of the soup.

Equipment

Blender
Medium pot

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

Blend one can of chickpeas along with its liquid in a blender until silky smooth; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
Add chickpea purée, a second can of drained chickpeas, and diced potato; mix in all spices thoroughly.
Pour in broth and stir well; increase heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover pot and let simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning with freshly cracked pepper; serve hot, drizzling olive oil on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a light Mediterranean salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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