Crock Pot Garbonzo Bean Soup with Pepperoni
Warm up your home with the irresistible aroma of Crock Pot Garbanzo Bean Soup with Pepperoni, a hearty and flavorful one-pot wonder perfect for cozy nights. This slow-cooked soup combines tender, protein-packed garbanzo beans with smoky, savory pepperoni slices for a unique twist on traditional comfort food. Diced carrots, celery, and onion create a classic aromatic base, while garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a blend of herbs and spices—oregano, thyme, and paprika—add robust depth to every spoonful. Simmered low and slow for hours, this soup is an effortless make-ahead meal that reaches peak flavor with minimal effort. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy a bowl full of warmth and satisfaction. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this protein-rich soup is an easy, wholesome crowd-pleaser you'll make on repeat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), dried
- 4 cups Water
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 6 ounces Pepperoni, sliced into quarters
- 1 large Carrot, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried garbanzo beans thoroughly and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight (8 hours or more). Drain and rinse before using.
Add the soaked garbanzo beans, water, and chicken or vegetable broth into the crock pot.
Add the quartered pepperoni slices, diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.
Stir in the minced garlic, can of crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the garbanzo beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed, adding additional salt or black pepper to your preference.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 695 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
