Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

Name: Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1.3333333730698 quarts vegetable stock; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons corn meal; 0.5 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped; ground cayenne pepper to taste; salt to taste

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This chickpea-spinach soup has an exciting combination of ingredients, and it's easy to make! Garbanzo beans, spinach, and potatoes are blended in a richly spiced, creamy vegetable broth base.

Recipe by Dale Penny

Updated on July 14, 2022

8

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ⅓ quarts vegetable stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons corn meal
½ pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
ground cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Season with cumin and coriander.
Add vegetable stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, blend heavy cream, tahini, and cornmeal. Mix into the soup.
Stir spinach into the soup. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Continue to cook until spinach is heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389	Calories
24g	Fat
39g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 441mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 36mg	181%
Calcium 138mg	11%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 868mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.