Description
Easy Smoky Tomato Chickpea Soup That Warms Your Soul
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans Canned Tomatoes (whole peeled for rich flavor)
- 1 can Chickpeas (canned or cooked from dry)
- 1 medium Onion (sautéed until soft)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced finely)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for smoky warmth)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (for earthiness)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika and cumin, stirring to toast spices for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, scraping brown bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in chickpeas and reduce heat to maintain a gentle bubble.
- Let the soup cook, uncovered, for 15–20 minutes until flavors meld and the liquid slightly thickens.
- For a creamier consistency, blend half the soup in a blender until smooth, then return it to the pot and stir well.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Smoky Tomato Chickpea Soup