Description
A hearty and comforting Chickpea and White Bean Soup packed with nutritious beans, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make soup blends chickpeas, white beans, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a flavorful vegetable broth, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
Liquids and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for added richness)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook them until softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Beans and Broth: To the pot, add the vegetable broth, drained chickpeas, white beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if preferred.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if you prefer a richer flavor.
- For a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to lightly puree some of the beans and vegetables.
- To make this soup vegan, ensure you use vegetable broth and avoid adding any animal products.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors if desired.
