Description
A hearty, flavorful soup made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice (for garnish)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup slightly, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, allow the soup to simmer longer to enhance flavors. Adjust thickness with more broth if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg