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Delicious and Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Soup

A comforting Mediterranean soup made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a touch of spices. Perfect for everyday meals!

Origin
TurkeyMiddle East
Style
HomemadeMediterraneanComfort food
Diet
VegetarianPescatarian
Allergens
Milk
#Quick#Healthy#Easy#Soup
Time35 min
Portions4 portions
DifficultyMedium
Allergen Warning: Milk
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Chickpea Preparation

Ingredients

  • 400 gChickpeas

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the chickpeas.

  2. 2

    Place the chickpeas in a sieve.

  3. 3

    Wash the chickpeas well.

Soup Base

Ingredients

  • a gostoButter
  • 400 gChickpeas
  • a gostoSalt
  • a gostoPepper mix
  • 1 tspSweet paprika
  • 1 unitOnion
  • 2 clovesGarlic
  • 1 unitCelery
  • 1 unitCarrot
  • a gostoOlive oil
  • 1 ladleVegetable broth
  • 2 tbspTomato paste
  • 1 tspOregano
  • 1 tspTurmeric
  • 0.5 tspChili flakes
  • a gostoPepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the butter to a pot and melt.

  2. 2

    Add the chickpeas to the pot.

  3. 3

    Season with salt, pepper mix, and sweet paprika powder.

  4. 4

    Chop the onion, crush the garlic, chop the celery, and slice the carrot.

  5. 5

    Add the onion, celery, garlic, and carrot to the pot.

  6. 6

    Add the vegetable broth, tomato paste, oregano, turmeric, chili flakes, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Mix all ingredients well.

Finishing and Creaminess

Ingredients

  • 120 mlMilk
  • 1 unitLemon
  • a gostoLemon zest
  • 1 bunchSpinach
  • a gostoFresh parsley
  • a gostoFresh dill

Directions

  1. 1

    Blend the chickpeas with the milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the blended mixture back into the pot.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped spinach and stir well.

  4. 4

    Add the fresh dill and serve the soup.

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonWinter
Pairing SuggestionsArtisan bread or herb toast.
Tips & Tricks

Use vegetable broth to intensify the flavor and don't skimp on the lemon to balance the fat from the milk and butter.

Nutrition

320 kcal16% of daily targetCalories per serving
35g13%
Carbohydrates
12g16%
Protein
15g22%
Total Fat
4g18%
Saturated Fat
9g32%
Fiber
5g10%
Sugar
450mg20%
Sodium

AI-estimated values

Sensory Profile

Sweetness1/5
Sourness3/5
Saltiness3/5
Spiciness2/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness3/5
Texture:Creamy

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
SautéBlendCook
Equipment:
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