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Hearty Cozy Chickpea Vegetable Soup with Parmesan & Lemon Bliss

A delightful Hearty Cozy Chickpea Vegetable Soup with Parmesan & Lemon, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
For the Zesty Brightness
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary chopped
For the Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Chop Vegetables: Begin by preparing the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion, and sauté until translucent, around 5 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic and Veggies: Mix in minced garlic, carrots, and celery, sauté for another 3 minutes.
  4. Introduce Chickpeas and Broth: Add drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and rosemary. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, letting the mixture simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle a hint of balsamic vinegar just before serving for extra flavor.

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