Creamy Spinach Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 3/4 cup diced shallots (2 medium); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed; 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 cups packed spinach leaves (from about 10 oz. bunch spinach, rinsed well and stems trimmed); 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons small whole or chopped fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

4 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup diced shallots (2 medium)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups packed spinach leaves (from about 10 oz. bunch spinach, rinsed well and stems trimmed)
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons small whole or chopped fresh mint leaves

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1. Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a medium pot over medium heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute more.
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2. Add chickpeas, broth, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until flavors are well blended and chickpeas are very soft, about 25 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until softened and bright green, about 2 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 1/2 tbsp. oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. Stir in curry powder and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
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4. Whirl half of soup at a time in a blender, starting on low speed, until very smooth. Ladle into bowls. Just before serving, stir lime juice into curry oil and drizzle over soup. Garnish with mint.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 3/4 cup diced shallots (2 medium), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Chickpea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Spinach Chickpea Soup

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