Description
This Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup is the ultimate vegan comfort dish — creamy, hearty, and made entirely from wholesome ingredients. Packed with chickpeas, garlic, and herbs, it’s rich in plant-based protein, dairy-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and coat evenly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 10–12 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy but slightly chunky. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, cracked pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg