Chickpea and Red Pepper Soup with Quinoa

Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chickpea and Red Pepper Soup with Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add diced red bell pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook for a few minutes until the bell pepper softens.
3. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
5. Once the soup has simmered, use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until creamy. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
6. Stir in cooked quinoa, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.