5 from 204 votes
Hearty Chickpea Soup
This Hearty Chickpea Soup features a blend of sautéed onion, garlic, celery, potatoes, and chickpeas simmered with peeled tomatoes and Italian herbs. The soup combines a creamy texture from blended half the mixture with tender-crisp pasta added near the end. The warming spices and optional fresh parsley create a comforting dish ideal for cooler days or a filling lunch.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
530 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 talk celery (chopped)
- 1 potato (chopped small)
- 2¼ cups chickpeas
- 1 can peeled tomatoes 14.4 oz or 356 grams, pelati, nothing added
- 3 cups water
- 1-2 tablespoons parsley fresh
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- hot pepper flakes to taste
- 1½ cups pasta more or less, cooked
**¾ cups of dried chickpeas (should equal 2¼ cups) soaked for 8 hours in cold water, then drained and rinsed.
Instructions
- In a large pot add olive oil, minced onion, garlic and celery, sautee on low/medium heat for 2 minutes or until clear.
- Then add potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, water and spices simmer on low/medium until tender and thickened (approximately 60 minutes).
- In the last 15 minutes cook the pasta in a separate pot until al dente then drain well, do not rinse (I prefer Orecchiette pasta in this soup).
- Remove half the cooked soup and blend until smooth, return to the pot, add the pasta and heat until hot. Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas before use; if using canned, reduce water to 2 cups and simmer for about 30 minutes or until flavors meld.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze the soup without pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to four months; add cooked pasta fresh when reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
1140mg
(24%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
8.7mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1140mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.