Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for You
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A soothing and flavorful soup that combines chickpeas with lemon and Greek spices for a comforting dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a large pot with vegetable broth.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, oregano, and cumin.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the chickpeas are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
- Add more lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg