Easy Vegan Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Spinach
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Easy Vegan Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Spinach
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing sliced green onions in olive oil, followed by adding garlic purée, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, balsamic vinegar, and smoked paprika to build a savory, slightly tangy broth. After simmering to develop flavors, frozen chickpeas and spinach are added and cooked until tender, bringing texture and substance to the mix.
The soup offers a balance of tomato acidity mellowed by the sweetness of balsamic vinegar and the earthy warmth of smoked paprika. Chickpeas contribute protein and a creamy texture, while spinach adds color and nutrients. This soup can be served as a light meal or starter, suitable for vegan diets.
According to the notes, the soup stores well, freezes easily, and reheats simply, making it practical for meal prep. It can be adjusted for thickness by adding more liquid or mashing some chickpeas. Additional herbs or spices like basil or chili flakes can be added for variation in flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 green onion sliced, aka scallions
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 2 oz chopped tomatoes two 400 g cans
- 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups, 500 ml
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- salt
- 1 lb chickpeas frozen mix, 450 g
- 1 lb spinach frozen mix, 450 g
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
- Fry spring onions for 1 mins.
- Then stir in the garlic purée, followed by chopped tomatoes, stock, balsamic vinegar and smoked paprika and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and allow to simmer away for 15 mins.
- Stir in the frozen veggies and bring back up to a boil.
- Then reduce to a rolling simmer for 20 mins until chickpeas are cooked.
- Adjust seasonings to suit your taste and serve.
Notes
- This soup contains 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per serving.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs such as basil or oregano, or a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
- Adjust consistency by adding additional liquid for a thinner soup.
- For thicker texture, mash a portion of the chickpeas before serving.
- Freeze leftovers easily and reheat without loss of quality, making it suitable for meal prep.
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