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Mushroom Chickpea Soup with Veggies and Greens

Easy brothy Mushroom Chickpea Soup with pepper, cayenne, ginger, garlic and cinnamon. Peppery flavorful soup for the cold season. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms I used cremini
  • 1 to 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup other veggies like bell pepper, celery, sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper use less or more
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp soy sauce/Tamari use gluten-free soy sauce if needed or Coconut Aminos to make soy-free
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 to 1.5 tsp sugar or other sweetener
  • 2 cups broth or water
  • 1.5 cups or more water
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 tsp or more salt use less if you plan to use salted broth, or add later
  • cornstarch to thicken in the end if needed

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes or just about translucent. Stir occasionally.
  2. Add mushrooms and mix and cook for 3 minutes or until they starts to get golden.
  3. Add ginger, carrots and veggies and cook for a minute.
  4. Add chickpeas and spices and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, broth and water. Partially cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add salt to taste and mix. Add in the spinach or other greens. Cook for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, tang, spice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs of choice or scallions. Serve hot.
  6. To thicken, mix 2 tsp cornstarch in 2 tbsp water and mix into the soup in the last 5 minutes. Bring to a boil.

Notes

  • Variations: Add 1 chopped tomato at step 3 with the veggies.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 497mg (21%) Potassium 500mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8010IU (160%) Vitamin C 56.5mg (63%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 497mg 21%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8010IU 160%
Vitamin C 56.5mg 63%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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