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Easy Vegan Chickpea Soup

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Easy vegan chickpea soup is a hearty, cozy, and nourishing one-pot recipe made with chickpeas, vegetables, and spices. It’s quick to make, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or chilly days.

Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp olive oil
  2. 1 yellow onion, chopped
  3. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 2 carrots, diced
  5. 2 celery stalks, diced
  6. 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  7. 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  8. 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  9. 1 bay leaf
  10. 1 tsp dried thyme
  11. 1 tsp ground cumin
  12. 1 tsp paprika
  13. Salt and black pepper, to taste
  14. Fresh parsley or spinach, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.

  1. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
  4. For thicker texture, mash some chickpeas with a spoon or use an immersion blender to partially blend.
  5. Stir in parsley or spinach, if using, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
  6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Add lemon juice before serving for brightness.
  2. For a creamy version, blend the soup fully or add coconut milk.
  3. This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.

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