Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Soup

Name: Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Spinach

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