Description
Hearty Greek chickpea soup brings Mediterranean comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich tradition with simple, nourishing ingredients. Fragrant herbs and tender legumes create a soul-warming meal perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups (950 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 medium fresh lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Finely chop onions and carrots, then thoroughly rinse and drain chickpeas to prepare for soup preparation.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing onions and garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced carrots and dried oregano to the pot, allowing vegetables to soften and develop flavor for roughly 5 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot and incorporate chickpeas, raising temperature until the liquid reaches a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Enhance the soup’s brightness by adding freshly squeezed lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest, then continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon slices to provide a final, refreshing touch.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of vegetable broth for a more hearty or lighter consistency.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or small pasta during the simmering stage for a more filling meal.
- Boost Mediterranean flavors by including a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese or a dollop of Greek yogurt when serving for extra creaminess.
- Make the recipe gluten-free and allergen-friendly by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free and using alternative herbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg