Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 quart vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; 1 (5 ounce) package prewashed Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 quart vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 (5 ounce) package prewashed Baby Spinach

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent (lower heat if browning starts to occur).
3
Add spices and saute for 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth and sugar.
5
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6
Stir. Make sure chickpeas are covered with liquid. If needed, add a little more broth.
7
Simmer gently for 45 minutes.
8
Remove soup from heat.
9
Use a potato masher to mash up some of the chickpeas.
10
Stir in spinach and heat through.
11
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 6 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Spiced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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