Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup

Summary

Looking for the perfect comfort dish? Dive into this Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup! It’s not only a nutritional powerhouse but is packed with flavor that’ll have you coming back for more. Get ready to unleash your inner chef and cook up this vegan wonder.

Ingredients for Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup

• Spinach: 2 cups (imperial) | 500ml (metric)
• Chickpeas: 1 can (15 ounces) | 425g (metric)
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp (imperial) | 30ml (metric)
• Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic cloves: 2, minced
• Vegetable broth: 4 cups (imperial) | 1 liter (metric)
• Tomatoes: 2 medium, diced
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (imperial) | 15ml (metric)
• Cumin: 1 tsp (imperial) | 5ml (metric)
• Paprika: ½ tsp (imperial) | 2.5ml (metric)
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Time to Prepare: About 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Serves 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 9g
• Total Fats: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 450mg

How to Make Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup

1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic.
   Cook until the onions are translucent, usually 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the spices: cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   Allow them to roast for 1-2 minutes for the flavors to come alive.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and give it a good mix.
   Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pot.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth.
   Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
8. After simmering, add the spinach.
   Let it wilt into the soup, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
9. Finish off by adding the lemon juice for a refreshing tang.
10. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Tips to Elevate Your Soup

1. For a creamy twist, blend half the soup and mix it back in.
2. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a vibrant touch.
3. If you like it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serving Suggestions

This Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup is best enjoyed hot!
Pair it with some crusty vegan bread or a light salad.
A sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top can mimic a cheesy flavor.
Lastly, consider adding some roasted veggies on the side for a hearty meal.

So there you have it, folks!
Your journey to mastering the perfect Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup is now complete.
Whip up this bowl of green goodness and let it fuel your soul!

VEGAN SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Looking for the perfect comfort dish? Dive into this Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup! It’s not only a nutritional powerhouse but is packed with flavor that’ll have you coming back for more. Get ready to unleash your inner chef and cook up this vegan wonder.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

VEGAN SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Amount per Serving

Calories

220

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

450

mg

20

%

Carbohydrates

 

35

g

12

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Spinach: 2 cups imperial | 500ml (metric)
• Chickpeas: 1 can 15 ounces | 425g (metric)
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp imperial | 30ml (metric)
• Onion: 1 medium finely chopped
• Garlic cloves: 2 minced
• Vegetable broth: 4 cups imperial | 1 liter (metric)
• Tomatoes: 2 medium diced
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp imperial | 15ml (metric)
• Cumin: 1 tsp imperial | 5ml (metric)
• Paprika: ½ tsp imperial | 2.5ml (metric)
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Instructions

• Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic.
• Cook until the onions are translucent, usually 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the spices: cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Allow them to roast for 1-2 minutes for the flavors to come alive.
• Pour in the diced tomatoes and give it a good mix.
• Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pot.
• Pour in the vegetable broth.
• Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
• After simmering, add the spinach.
• Let it wilt into the soup, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
• Finish off by adding the lemon juice for a refreshing tang.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Notes

TIPS 

For a creamy twist, blend half the soup and mix it back in.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a vibrant touch.

If you like it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

SERVING 

This Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Soup is best enjoyed hot!

Pair it with some crusty vegan bread or a light salad.

A sprinkle of nutritional yeast on top can mimic a cheesy flavor.

Lastly, consider adding some roasted veggies on the side for a hearty meal.