This healthy Chickpea Vegetable Soup recipe is so simple to make! A comforting, hearty and healthy vegetable soup packed with chickpeas and loads of veggies. Just add everything to a soup pot and simmer!
Servings : 8servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1yellow onion, diced
3carrots, sliced into thin rounds
4celery stalks, thinly sliced
4garlic cloves, minced
1bay leaf
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2cans(15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1can(14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2teaspoonground turmeric
3cupslow-sodium fat-free vegetable broth OR chicken broth
1cupwater
shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat butter and oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper; stirring occasionally, cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes; season with turmeric.
Add chicken broth and water; mix until well combined, turn up heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
Lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 more minutes.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.