Aromatic soup with roasted chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, and warming spices. Vegan, gluten-free, perfect comfort food.
# What You Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 large carrot, diced
07 - 1 celery stalk, diced
08 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
09 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
10 - 1 small onion, chopped
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
13 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
→ Broth & Spices
14 - 5 cups vegetable broth
15 - 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
16 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
17 - ½ teaspoon turmeric
18 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
19 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Finishing
21 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden.
02 - While chickpeas roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add diced carrot, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
04 - Stir in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Toast spices for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
06 - Stir in kale or spinach and half of the roasted chickpeas. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until greens are wilted and vegetables are tender.
07 - Add lemon juice to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining roasted chickpeas. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro or parsley.
