Crock Pot Garbonzo Bean Soup with Pepperoni

Warm up your home with the irresistible aroma of Crock Pot Garbanzo Bean Soup with Pepperoni, a hearty and flavorful one-pot wonder perfect for cozy nights. This slow-cooked soup combines tender, protein-packed garbanzo beans with smoky, savory pepperoni slices for a unique twist on traditional comfort food. Diced carrots, celery, and onion create a classic aromatic base, while garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a blend of herbs and spices—oregano, thyme, and paprika—add robust depth to every spoonful. Simmered low and slow for hours, this soup is an effortless make-ahead meal that reaches peak flavor with minimal effort. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy a bowl full of warmth and satisfaction. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this protein-rich soup is an easy, wholesome crowd-pleaser you'll make on repeat.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), dried
• 4 cups Water
• 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 6 ounces Pepperoni, sliced into quarters
• 1 large Carrot, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 14.5-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried garbanzo beans thoroughly and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight (8 hours or more). Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

Add the soaked garbanzo beans, water, and chicken or vegetable broth into the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the quartered pepperoni slices, diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, can of crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the garbanzo beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 6

Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed, adding additional salt or black pepper to your preference.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2735.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1819.2

Total Fat 94.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 151.9mg	0%
Sodium 8210.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.1g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 79.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 554.3mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 3760.4mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 37.5%