Description
Enjoy a creamy, comforting bowl of chickpea soup infused with garlic and smoky paprika flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cashew cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chickpeas to the pot.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the cashew cream and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Cream Substitute: Heavy cream or coconut cream can be used.
- Spice Level: Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 cal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chickpea soup, garlic soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, vegan soup
