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
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: vegan chickpea soup, creamy vegan soup, plant-based soup, dairy-free chickpea recipe, healthy vegan lunch