Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup
Enjoy a bright and comforting Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup, packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon broth that’s perfect for a healthy meal.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- 2. Stir in oregano and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
- 3. Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
- 4. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup for creaminess, or leave as is.
- 6. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Serve with crusty bread for a full meal.
- This soup can be made vegan and gluten-free.
- Adjust lemon and seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemony chickpea soup, Greek soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup