Description
A delightful and hearty Mediterranean Chickpea Soup, packed with nutritious ingredients and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy dinners and warm lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and carrots, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chickpeas, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can customize with other vegetables and fresh herbs for enhanced aroma and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea soup, Mediterranean soup, vegan soup, healthy soup