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, plus more for garnish; 1 large onion, medium diced; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well; 1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, medium diced
6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions begin to turn translucent; lower heat if browning starts to occur. Add spices and saute a minute or so. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and sugar. Season with a couple pinches of salt and 10 grinds fresh pepper. Stir well. Chickpeas should be just covered with liquid. If level is shy, add some water so the chickpeas are just covered.
2
Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes.
3
Remove soup from heat. Use a potato masher to mash up some of the chickpeas right in the pot. Stir in the spinach and let heat through until wilted, just a couple minutes.
4
Season again, to taste, with salt and pepper.
5
Serve soup, drizzled lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish, 1 large onion, medium diced, 6 to 8 cloves garlic, 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.

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Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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