Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup
Savor the vibrant and nourishing Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup, a quick and easy recipe bursting with flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed chickpeas, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking, then stir in lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional feta cheese or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- You can substitute chickpeas with lentils for a different twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg