Spicy Garbanzo Soup
Warm up your soul with a hearty bowl of Spicy Garbanzo Soup, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. This plant-based recipe features tender garbanzo beans (chickpeas) simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and an optional kick of chili flakes for bold, smoky heat. Fresh spinach or kale adds a pop of color and nutrients, while a splash of zesty lemon juice brightens the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side of rice. Garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, Spicy Garbanzo Soup is a wholesome, one-pot wonder that's sure to impress both your palate and your dinner guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 3 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked or canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
Add the minced garlic, cumin powder, paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the garbanzo beans, vegetable broth, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the fresh spinach or kale to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1523 mg | 32% | |
*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.
