Chickpea Tomato Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a cozy meal? This Chickpea Tomato Soup Recipe is perfect for you. It is warm and very filling.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Chef Knife
- Cutting Board
- Can Opener
Ingredients
- Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
- Medium Onion 1
- Garlic 3 Cloves
- Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp
- Crushed Tomatoes 28 Oz
- Chickpeas 30 Oz
- Vegetable Broth 4 Cups
- Fresh Spinach 2 Cups
- Salt 1/2 Tsp
- Black Pepper 1/4 Tsp
Instructions
- Place your large pot on the stove. Turn the heat to medium now. Add two tablespoons of olive oil. Let the oil get warm first.
- Add the diced onions to the pot. Stir them with your wooden spoon. Cook until they are very soft. This usually takes five minutes total.
- Add the minced garlic and paprika. Stir these for just one minute. Do not let the garlic burn. You will smell a great aroma.
- Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes now. Add the rinsed chickpeas next. Pour the vegetable broth over them. Stir everything together very well.
- Bring the liquid to a boil. Then turn the heat to low. Let it simmer for fifteen minutes. This blends all the flavors together.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves. They will wilt in the heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve the soup while it's hot.
Notes
- Rinse your chickpeas very well first.
- This removes the salty canning liquid.
- Sauté the onions until they are translucent.
- This builds a very sweet base.
- Use fire roasted tomatoes for more flavor.
- It adds a nice charred taste.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- This brightens the heavy soup flavors.