🥣 Creamy Mediterranean Chickpea & Spinach Soup

⭐ INGREDIENTS (Serves 3–4)

Base

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 medium carrot, diced

• 1 celery stalk, diced

Main Ingredients

• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 cup water

• 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)

Seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp turmeric

  

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• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Element (Healthy Option)

• 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
  or

• ¼ cup coconut milk (for dairy-free)

Finish

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Fresh parsley, chopped

🔥 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

🍳 1. Sauté the aromatics

Heat olive oil in a pot on medium heat.
Add:

• onion

• garlic

• carrot

• celery

Cook 4–5 minutes until vegetables soften.

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🥣 2. Add chickpeas & spices

Add chickpeas to the pot.
Sprinkle:

• paprika

• cumin

• turmeric

• oregano

• salt & pepper

Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.

💧 3. Add broth & simmer

Pour in:

• vegetable/chicken broth

• water

Bring to a boil → reduce heat → simmer 15 minutes.

🌿 4. Add spinach

Stir in the spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.

🥛 5. Make it creamy

Turn heat to low.

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Mix Greek yogurt with a little warm broth in a small bowl (to prevent curdling), then pour into the soup.
Or stir in coconut milk.

Simmer 2 more minutes.

🍋 6. Finish with lemon & herbs

Turn off heat.
Add:

• lemon juice

• parsley

Taste and adjust seasoning.

🍽️ SERVING

Serve warm with:

• Whole wheat pita

• Crusty bread

• Brown rice (optional)

Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil for maximum Mediterranean flavor.

💚 HEALTH BENEFITS

✔ High in protein (chickpeas + yogurt)
✔ Loaded with fiber
✔ Heart-healthy olive oil
✔ Anti-inflammatory turmeric & garlic
✔ Perfect for clean eating & weight loss