Ingredients
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Gathering the ingredients is the first step in creating a dish that’s both simple and soul-warming. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a bit of heat)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or add some cooked quinoa for an extra hearty meal. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to adapt based on what’s in your pantry or what your family loves.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here are the steps to bring this delicious soup to life:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot, stirring occasionally for another 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, letting the spices bloom for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 5 minutes, just until wilted.
- Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International