Description
A velvety, comforting chickpea soup infused with mellow garlic, tender onions, and a touch of cream for richness. This cozy bowl delivers deep flavor with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and sauté diced onion for about 4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add drained chickpeas. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Return to low heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer gently for 5 more minutes, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- If the soup is too thick, add a splash of warm broth to reach desired consistency.
- For a dairy free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Flavors deepen after a day in the refrigerator, making leftovers even better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chickpea soup, chickpea soup, garlic soup, vegetarian soup, easy soup recipe