Description
Warm up with this hearty and nutritious Greek Chickpea Soup, perfect for chilly days. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, vibrant vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to your taste preferences. Each bowl is a comforting hug that nourishes the body and soul, making it an ideal dish for both weeknight dinners and leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes to the pot and simmer for five minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add dried oregano; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to medium-low.
- Stir in the rinsed chickpeas and cook for an additional ten minutes.
- Add kale or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg