Delicious Garlic Chickpea Soup
This delicious garlic chickpea soup is a hearty and flavorful meal, perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with aromatic garlic and protein-rich chickpeas, it is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 medium celery stalks chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, drained and rinsed chickpeas, and diced tomatoes to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the soup while it simmers and remove it before serving. This soup also tastes great with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end.