Description
A warm and hearty Mediterranean Chickpea Soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the chickpeas, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. This soup tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea soup, Mediterranean soup, healthy recipes, vegan soup