Chickpea Tomato Soup

Great Value

1 tsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

½ cup carrots, diced

½ cup celery, diced

3 tsp. garlic, minced

2 (15 oz.) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes with basil

32 oz. vegetable broth

¼ tsp. thyme

1 ½ tsp. chili powder

2 bay leaves

¼ tsp. black pepper

2 cups spinach, packed

Optional Garnish: Cilantro and feta cheese crumbles

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and saute until vegetables are soft, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and saute an additional minute.

Add chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning; cover and cook on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and top bowls with cilantro or feta cheese if desired.

The spinach really does add nice depth to the flavor. 

My Rating: 4/5 "This has a smoky vibe to it that I wasn't expecting - very enjoyable. I accidentally didn't buy enough chickpeas, so I'd imagine with the right amount it would be nicely filling. As it was it paired well with some sweet-ish bread as a side."

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