Moroccan Spiced Chickpea or Garbanzo Soup

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a staple in Moroccan cuisine and are packed with protein and fiber.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Moroccan Spiced Chickpea or Garbanzo Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook until vegetables are softened.
2. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
3. Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chickpeas whole for texture.
5. Serve 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 45g15%

Sugars 5g

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.