Chickpea soup with avocado and lime

This delightful soup boasts the heartwarming combination of tender chickpeas, vibrant spinach, creamy avocado, and tangy lime. Its flavors dance harmoniously on the palate, creating a truly satisfying eating experience.
Chickpea soup with roasted avocado and charred lime

About this recipe

This soup is hearty, delicious, and very easy to prepare. You can serve it with avocado chunks or roasted avocado, with lime juice or if you want to be a bit more fancy, serve it with charred lime. I like to add the touch and smokiness of the roasted veggies because it gives it a bit more of a depth of flavor and takes this soup to the next level.

This soup is simple, nutritious, and very hearty. I loved coming home to soups like this when I was young. I grew up in Mexico, and in my country, lunch/dinner is served around 3:00 pm. So every time I returned home from school, lunch/dinner was served.

Chickpea soup with roasted avocado and charred lime

Ingredients

  •  Olive oil. A good oilve oil
  • Tomatoes. As mentioned before, tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. When choosing tomatoes, opt for ones that are deeply colored and free from bruises, blemishes, or soft spots.
  • Garlic.
  • Roasted red pepper (optional )*. Roasting red bell peppers enhances their sweetness and adds a smoky flavor that can enrich the flavor of a variety of dishes. They are a great source of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber.
  • Vegetable broth
  • Chickpeas or two cans without the liquid. A type of legume full of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. They are incredibly versatile and can be used in multiple dishes, from salads and dips (like hummus) to stews and curries.
  • Fresh spinach. It’s a superfood loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. It is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as folate, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2.

How to make it

In a soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Be careful not to overheat. Add garlic and tomato and cook until browned about 3 minutes. Add four cups of water or vegetable broth, salt, and roasted red pepper (if using). Cover and boil for 15 minutes. Blend everything in the blender or an immersion blender. Test for seasoning and add more liquid if necessary. Add spinach and chickpeas, cover and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes over medium heat.

how to Serve the soup

Serve with diced avocado and a good squeeze of lime. Char the lime and avocado for a smoky flavor to take this soup to the next level.

Chickpea soup with roasted avocado and charred lime

Chickpea soup with avocado and lime

Alejandra Graf
This delightful soup boasts the heartwarming combination of tender chickpeas, vibrant spinach, creamy avocado, and tangy lime. Its flavors dance harmoniously on the palate, creating a truly satisfying eating experience.
5 de 2 votos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

  • Soup pot
  • Blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 6 large tomatoes roughly chopped or a 28 oz. can
  • 4-6 garlic cloves peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 roasted red pepper optional *
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4-6 cups of water or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas or two cans without the liquid
  • 4 handfuls approx. fresh spinach

To serve

  • 1 roasted avocado
  • 1 charred lime

Instructions
 

  • In a soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Be careful not to overheat. Add garlic and tomato and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add four cups of water to the pot, along with salt and roasted red pepper if desired. Cover and let boil for 15 minutes.
  • Blend everything in the blender or an immersion blender.
  • Test for seasoning and add more liquid if necessary. Cover and let chickpeas and spinach cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with avocado and a little lemon juice.

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Notes

How to store the soup
Cool It Quickly: To avoid the risk of bacteria growth, it’s essential to cool leftover soup as quickly as possible. Divide large amounts of soup into smaller, shallow containers for quicker cooling.
Refrigerate or Freeze: Once the soup has cooled, it should be refrigerated or frozen within two hours.
Refrigeration: Soup should last for three to four days in the fridge. If you’re not sure when you’ll eat it next, it’s a good idea to label the container with the date you made it.
Freezing: If you don’t plan on eating the soup within the next few days, freezing it is a great option. Leave some room at the top of your container, as the soup will expand as it freezes. Frozen soup can last several months but is best used within six months for optimal flavor and texture.
Reheating: When reheating frozen soup, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or reheat directly from the freezer. For stove reheating, stir occasionally over medium-low heat until fully heated. For microwave reheating, stir halfway through to ensure even warming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1030mgPotassium: 733mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1802IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
Keyword healthy chickpea soup, Mexican chickpea soup, Vegan chickpea soup

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