Chickpea Soup

Entrées

Chickpea Soup

Hearty spiced chickpea soup with paprika, ginger, cumin and allspice. A warming, budget-friendly meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • 2 15oz cans chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 pound potatoes, roughly cut
  • 1 15oz can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 zucchini, cut in small squares
  • 2 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • A handful of chopped fresh mint
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a big pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the onion and sugar and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and spices. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes with juice, and broth. Bring to simmer.
  5. Cook over medium heat partially covered until the potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
  6. Stir in the zucchini and continue to cook uncovered over low heat until just tender.
  7. Stir in the parsley flakes.
  8. Salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Mash some potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon to thicken broth.
  10. Add mint and serve right away.

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