Lemony Chickpea Soup

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Lemony Chickpea Soup

This Lemony Chickpea Soup recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and delicious. It's the perfect comforting low-effort meal for busy nights.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 oz. cans chickpeas, divided $2.67
  • 4 cloves garlic $0.32
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 2 cups chicken broth $0.26
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02
  • 1 lemon $0.79
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
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Instructions

  1. Add 2 of the cans of chickpeas to a blender with the liquid in the can and purée until smooth.* Drain the third can of chickpeas and set aside.
  2. Mince the garlic and add it to a saucepot with the olive oil. Sauté the garlic over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic becomes very fragrant.
  3. Add the puréed chickpeas, drained chickpeas, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, red pepper, salt, and pepper to the soup pot with the garlic. Stir to combine.
  4. Allow the soup to come up to a simmer, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the soup simmers, zest and juice half of the lemon (you'll need about 2 Tbsp juice and ½ tsp zest). Slice the remaining lemon for garnish.
  6. After the soup has simmered, add 2 Tbsp juice and a pinch of lemon zest, then stir to combine.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust the salt, lemon juice, pepper, or other herbs to your liking. The amount of salt needed to properly flavor the soup will depend on the salt content of your broth, so make sure to salt to taste at the end.
  8. Garnish the soup with the remaining lemon slices and zest, a drizzle of olive oil, and more pepper if desired, then serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Some brands of canned chickpeas are quite firm. To make the soup really smooth you may need to pre-simmer the beans for about 10 minutes to make them softer before blending. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.25cup Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Sodium 1527mg (64%) Fiber 15g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1.25 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cup
Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Sodium 1527mg 64%
Fiber 15g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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