Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup
This comforting Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup is a flavorful, easy-to-make plant-based meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 15 oz
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together well.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Spinach and Season: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it has wilted completely. Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the hot Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy this comforting and hearty plant-based meal!
Notes
- For an even deeper garlic flavor, roast a few whole garlic cloves before mincing and adding them to the soup.
- Always adjust seasoning at the end of cooking. Different broths have varying sodium levels, so taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a portion of the chickpeas against the side of the pot or blend a cup of the soup before stirring it back in.