Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup

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4.7

45 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    196 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup

Low fat, low calorie vegan soup with butternut squash, chickpeas, spinach, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Kosher, Middle Eastern, Pareve

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds cubed and peeled butternut squash
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or two 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne
  • salt
  • 3 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat up olive oil over medium. Add the onion and sauté for about 10 minutes till softened. 
  2. Add the butternut squash and cooked chickpeas to the pot.
  3. Cover with 2 quarts (8 cups) of hot water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  5. Cover the pot, lid slightly vented. Let the soup cook for 20-25 minutes, till the squash is tender.
  6. Take the lid off and stir in the fresh spinach leaves. Let them simmer for 1-2 minutes till softened and wilted. Remove from heat.Serve hot. May be served over steamed brown rice for a more filling entrée.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 595mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 10115IU (202%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 595mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10115IU 202%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

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

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