Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
• Keywords: garbanzo soup, chickpea soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (15 oz) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add garbanzo beans, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Blend one cup of the soup for a creamier texture.
• Add spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes for extra greens.
• For protein boost, add shredded chicken or turkey.