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Greek Chickpea Soup

Creamy Greek Chickpea Soup That's Good for the Soul

Enjoy this Greek Chickpea Soup, a nutritious and creamy vegan dish perfect for warming your soul.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas Soaked overnight.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 cups Hot Water or Stock Vegetable or chicken stock preferred.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water, then drain and rinse.
  2. In a large pot, bring fresh water to a boil, add soaked chickpeas and boil for 2 minutes before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil in the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  4. Add drained chickpeas, hot water or stock, season with salt and pepper, simmer for 2-3 hours.
  5. Stir in remaining olive oil, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes to thicken, then add lemon juice and oregano.
  6. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

The soup flavors deepen over time, making leftovers even tastier. Great for meal prep and freezing.

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