Creamy Vegan Chickpea Soup
Creamy Vegan Chickpea Soup is a hearty and nourishing dish made with tender chickpeas, vegetables, and aromatic herbs blended into a silky, dairy-free base. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, oat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, cumin, and smoked paprika (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until creamy, or transfer half to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in plant-based milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth or milk.
- For extra creaminess, blend all of the soup.
- Add spinach or kale at the end for added greens.
- Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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