1-Pot Curried Chickpea Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 (Servings)
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course
1-Pot Curried Chickpea Soup
Description
1-Pot Curried Chickpea Soup combines coconut oil, diced onion, fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes sautéed until fragrant. Garlic is added shortly after, enhancing the aromatic base. Chickpeas are stirred in with curry powder and salt, then sautéed further to brown slightly and intensify flavors. Coconut milk and vegetable broth create a rich, smooth soup body that simmers uncovered to meld the ingredients.
The soup finishes with maple syrup and lime juice, balancing sweetness and tartness while allowing adjustments for taste including salt, curry intensity, or heat. The result is a comforting, creamy curry flavored soup with tender chickpeas and subtle spice.
Serving options include fresh cilantro or mint, additional lime wedges, a drizzle of coconut milk or yogurt, and crispy chickpeas for crunch. This soup suits a warm starter or light meal, easily prepared in a single pot.
Nutrition estimates exclude optional toppings and use smaller amounts of maple syrup and lime juice. The recipe is adapted from Alison Roman.
Ingredients
SOUP
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil or ghee if not vegan, or avocado oil
- 1 cup white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp ginger fresh, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes omit for less heat
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (15-oz) chickpeas canned, drained
- 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 2 Tbsp curry powder (or store-bought)
- 2 (14-oz) light coconut milk canned, plus more for serving
- 1 cup vegetable broth (omit for thicker more stew-like texture)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup
- 1-2 Tbsp lime juice
FOR SERVING optional
- lime wedge
- cilantro or mint
- chickpeas or store-bought // we love Bombay Spice from Saffron Road, crispy
- coconut yogurt or coconut milk (we love plain Coco June or Culina for store-bought)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more, until onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add chickpeas, salt, and curry powder and stir to coat. Sauté on medium-low heat for 5 minutes to slightly brown the chickpeas and infuse them with more flavor. Stir frequently.
- Add coconut milk and vegetable broth (omit for thicker, more stew-like texture) and stir. Bring back to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- Near the end of cooking, add the maple syrup and lime juice and stir. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt to taste, maple syrup for sweetness, curry powder for more intense curry flavor, red pepper for heat, or lime juice for acidity.
- Serve hot. Optional: Garnish with mint or cilantro, coconut milk or yogurt, more lime juice, and/or crispy chickpeas. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot. If too thick, thin with light coconut milk or water.
Notes
- Nutrition values are approximate and calculated without optional garnishes.
- Optional toppings like coconut yogurt and crispy chickpeas enhance texture and flavor if desired.
- Use vegetable broth to adjust soup thickness or omit for a thicker stew consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 426 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.6g | 15% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 23% |
| Fat | 23.8g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.56g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.57g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 43% |
| Sugar | 11.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.63mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111.68mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.43mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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