Healthy & Delicious: Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Healthy & Delicious: Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth; 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, diced small; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 5 or 6 ounces spinach, cooked (optional, but highly suggested); A few lemon wedges

Servings: persons

3 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced small
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
5 or 6 ounces spinach, cooked (optional, but highly suggested)
A few lemon wedges

1
In a large pot, combine broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, saffron, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, kill heat and set aside.
2
While that's happening, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook about 5 minutes, until onion is a little soft and translucent. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook for another 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
3
Pour chickpea broth mixture into saucepan. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes.
4
Kill heat. Stir in cilantro. If using spinach, stir that in, as well. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into bowls and serve with lemon wedges.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth, 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious: Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup Recipe 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.

Healthy & Delicious: Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup Recipe

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