Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Soup
This hearty soup combines chickpeas and spinach in a lightly spiced tomato broth. It is partially blended for a pleasing texture that is both smooth and chunky. Prepared in one saucepan, it is a straightforward dish that cooks in 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet nourishing meal. The recipe yields four generous portions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Method
- Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Place the chopped onion, minced garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt into the pan. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and water. Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Partially puree the soup using a stick blender to your preferred consistency. Alternatively, blend roughly 1 cup of soup in a blender and return it to the pan.
- Stir in the thawed spinach. Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium1061000 mg
Recipe details
CategorySpinach
AuthorKelBel