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Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup

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A cozy, creamy garlic chickpea soup that is quick and easy to make, perfect for chilly nights. Roasted garlic and blended chickpeas create a smooth, comforting texture without any dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for roasting garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss peeled garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden and soft.
  2. While garlic roasts, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add drained chickpeas and ground cumin to the pot. Stir for a minute to toast the cumin and coat chickpeas.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Add roasted garlic to the pot. Remove about half the soup and puree until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  6. Return blended soup to the pot and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Simmer for another 5 minutes on low heat, keeping soup hot but not boiling.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Optionally drizzle extra olive oil on top.

Notes

Roast garlic until golden and soft to mellow its sharpness and bring out sweetness. Blend only half the soup for a creamy texture with some chickpeas left whole for mouthfeel. Adjust salt gradually and add lemon juice last for brightness. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen.

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