Chickpea Tomato Soup
Chickpea Tomato Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings warmth to your table with every spoonful. This easy-to-make soup combines creamy chickpeas, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant herbs, making it a nutritious choice for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Packed with protein and fiber, it serves as a wholesome meal on its own or pairs perfectly with crusty bread. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in cumin and paprika; cook for another 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) and bring to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate chickpeas and vegetable broth; simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- For a creamy texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender until smooth.
- Stir in chopped basil and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg