Comfort Soup Vegetarian Chickpea

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Comfort Soup Vegetarian Chickpea is the cozy bowl of goodness your weeknight dinners have been craving. This vibrant soup combines hearty chickpeas and tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach in a flavorful base of smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and zesty coriander. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, while diced tomatoes and rich vegetable broth create the perfect balance of comfort and depth. Ready in just 45 minutes with minimal prep, this vegetarian soup is a delightful choice for a healthy, easy-to-make meal. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistible pairing that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or anyone seeking a satisfying plant-based recipe, this chickpea soup is guaranteed to be a repeat favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 medium, diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley
• 1 loaf (optional, for serving) crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, alongside crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3576.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3080.4

Total Fat 80.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 10691.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 490.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.1g	0%
Total Sugars 76.2g
Protein 109.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1118.8mg	0%
Iron 36.4mg	0%
Potassium 6383.1mg	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: 23.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 62.7%