Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cumin. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend the soup to your desired consistency using an immersion blender.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier version, add coconut milk or sour cream before serving. For extra flavor, provide toppings like croutons or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea soup, vegan soup, healthy soup, garlic soup, Mediterranean recipe
