Description
Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Soup is a vibrant and nourishing dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. Combining fresh carrots, protein-packed chickpeas, and a creamy coconut milk broth, this soup is infused with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that turns simple ingredients into an impressive meal, perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests. Enjoy it on its own or paired with crusty bread for a complete experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chopped carrots to the pot and stir occasionally until they soften.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until carrots are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in coconut milk and let it simmer gently for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg