Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Lemon Chickpea Soup, a comforting and zesty dish that warms both body and soul. With a delightful blend of chickpeas, fresh lemon, aromatic herbs, and nutritious spinach, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a cozy hug in a bowl. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) organic chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest; stir well.
- Fold in spinach leaves until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg