Description
Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup is a delightful and nourishing bowl that brings the bright flavors of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. With tender chickpeas, vibrant lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it offers a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pot. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Allow to simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze in lemon juice from both lemons.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg