One-Pot Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe
This easy to make chickpea soup recipe has a rich broth simmed with vegetables and spices for a quick and hearty meal that's ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 stick celery diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 large white baking potato peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 15 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 1 stick celery, 1 large carrot, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the paprika, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes to let the spices bloom, stirring frequently.1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp dried rosemary, ½ tsp dried thyme
- Add the diced potato, vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld.1 large white baking potato, 5 cups vegetable stock, 1 15 oz can chopped tomatoes, 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained, Salt and pepper
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve hot.Fresh parsley or cilantro
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with crusty bread, steamed rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Make it Creamy: For a creamy texture, blend a portion of the soup with a stick blender and stir it back into the pot.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Tip: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for a bright, tangy finish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving
