Chickpea and Cabbage Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with plant-based goodness, this Chickpea and Cabbage Soup is a nutritious one-pot wonder perfect for cozy nights or midday meals. Featuring tender chickpeas, vibrant green cabbage, and an aromatic medley of garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, this hearty soup delivers a burst of flavor with every spoonful. Combined with a fragrant vegetable broth and wholesome veggies like carrots and celery, it's both satisfying and nourishing. Ready in under an hour, this soup offers a balanced blend of protein and fiber, making it ideal for vegans and vegetarians. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it solo for a flavorful, gluten-free meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 medium, sliced celery stalks
• 4 cups, shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the shredded green cabbage to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the cabbage to soften slightly.

Step 5

Mix in the chickpeas, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and smoked paprika. Stir everything to coat the vegetables and chickpeas in the spices.

Step 6

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and add the bay leaf. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste as needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or on its own for a wholesome meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2916.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1491.6

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7643.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.3g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 772.0mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5937.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 56.5%