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Tomato-Chickpea-Soup
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Creamy Tomato Chickpea Soup

Creamy Tomato Chickpea Soup - comforting, flavorful and delicious, the perfect soup for a cold day to warm you up.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Servings: 4
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

FOR THE SOUP:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dry basil
  • 1/4 tsp dry thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 - 14 oz (200 grams) can tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (about 1/2 14 oz can)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup (vegetable or vegan) stock
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (dairy milk/cream is fine)

FOR GARNISHING (OPTINONAL):

  • red pepper flakes
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • fresh basil

Instructions

  • In a medium pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions for 1 minute and then add garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add paprika, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and sugar. Add balsamic vinegar and stir.
  • Add in tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir, then add water and stock.
  • Simmer soup for 20-30 minutes. Then let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Then transfer back to the pot and stir in milk/cream. Cook on medium low for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Adjust the flavor, add more salt or pepper.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes, olive oil or basil (optional).
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

4 small or 2 generous srevings

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.6mg