Go Back

Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Soup

A light and nourishing soup made with chickpeas, fresh spinach, and olive oil, perfect for a Mediterranean touch.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 tomato grated or diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper
  • For garnish: Fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add cumin and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, add chickpeas and grated tomato, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)

Calories: 190 kcal
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 8 g
Protein: 7 g