Chickpea and Bean Soup

Top view of a bowl full of chickpea bean soup.

5 from 4 votes

Deliciously creamy, protein-packed chickpea and bean soup simmered in a herby and lightly spicy broth. It's soul-satisfying, incredibly healthy, and downright delicious.

The recipe yields 6 servings (1 cup each)

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian

Keyword: Chickpea and Bean Soup

Servings:

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, sliced or diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper/chili flakes, or to taste
2 cans (15 oz each) Beans (I prefer cannellini, but you can use your fav beans)
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Instructions

Add one can of chickpeas and one can of beans (including their liquid) to a blender or food processor. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender. Whizz until smooth and set aside. Drain the other two cans and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and cook (stirring occasionally) until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute, until it smells fragrant.
Add drained and pureed beans, drained and pureed chickpeas, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add extra broth or water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Turn the heat off.
Finish with chopped parsley, lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if you wish. Taste and make sure you're happy with the overall flavor; feel free to add more lemon juice or seasoning to make the flavor pop.
Divide into bowls and serve with crusty bread, black pepper focaccia, crostini, or croutons (optional but delicious). Finish with some freshly grated parmesan for more savory flavor, if you don't keep it vegan. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and they are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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