Description
Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup is a vibrant, zesty dish that warms your soul and delights your palate. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, it’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium fresh lemons, juiced and zested
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing onions and carrots; rinse and drain chickpeas.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and oregano; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and add chickpeas. Bring to a simmer.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and zest; let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrients, consider stirring in some spinach or substituting chickpeas with lentils.
- To enhance flavor, use fresh herbs like dill or basil as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg