Description
This smoky chickpea soup with herbs and yogurt is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any season. Combining smoked chili and tomato stock with tender vegetables and creamy chickpeas, this hearty soup is finished with a refreshing swirl of yogurt and fresh herbs for a balanced and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- ½ red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Soup Base
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot
- 500ml water (plus the chopped tomato can filled with water)
Protein and Garnish
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- small bunch of coriander or mint
Instructions
- Prepare the base vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and red pepper, then fry gently for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Add garlic: Add the crushed garlic clove and fry for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Add the liquids and stock: Pour in the chopped tomatoes, then fill the empty tomato can with water and add this to the pan. Stir in the Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot and add an additional 500ml of water. Bring the soup to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For a smoother texture, blend the soup with a stick blender until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Add chickpeas and cook: Stir in the drained chickpeas, crushing some of them lightly with a potato masher to thicken the soup. Continue cooking the soup for another 10 minutes to heat through and combine the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into four bowls. Swirl each serving with yogurt and sprinkle with chopped coriander or mint for freshness and garnish.
Notes
- You can substitute the canned chickpeas with any other canned beans if chickpeas are not available.
- If you prefer a smoother soup, use a stick blender to blend before adding the chickpeas.
- Adjust the amount of water for desired soup thickness.
- Fresh herbs such as coriander or mint add a fresh contrast but can be omitted or substituted according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: smoky chickpea soup, chickpea soup, tomato soup, smoked chili soup, vegetarian soup, easy soup recipe, healthy soup, cozy meal
