Description
This vegan garlic chickpea soup is a creamy, flavorful, and fast-to-make dish perfect for a nourishing meal. Made from simple ingredients like chickpeas, garlic, potatoes, and herbs, this soup is vegan, wholesome, and comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
- 1 (6oz – 180 grams) large potato, diced
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Chickpeas: Pour one can of chickpeas with its liquid into a blender and purée until smooth, setting this aside for later use.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced or pressed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant to develop the base flavor for the soup.
- Add Ingredients: To the pot, add the puréed chickpeas, the drained second can of chickpeas, diced potato, paprika, dried rosemary, dried thyme, chili flakes, freshly cracked black pepper, and stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add Broth & Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and stir again. Cover the pot with a lid, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, considering the saltiness of the broth you used. About ¼ tsp of salt may be needed.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, paired perfectly with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in airtight containers leaving 1-inch headspace; lasts up to 2 months.
- Vegetable Broth: Use homemade broth from vegetable scraps and herbs or vegan low-sodium broth cubes dissolved in hot water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
