Plant-Based Garlic Cilantro Soup with Chickpeas

Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup is a simple soup made with chickpeas, garlic, vegetable stock, and cilantro. This hearty chickpea soup is completely dairy-free and gluten-free with bold garlic flavor. Six ingredients and ready in 30 minutes!

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

6

Prep:

10

minutes

Cook:

25

minutes

TOtal:

35

minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Medium Garlic Cloves, roughly chopped
  • 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 15-Ounce Cans Chickpeas, one can with liquid + one can drained
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Lightly Packed Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • To serve: crusty bread

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the garlic over medium heat for 1 minute or until fragrant, using a splash of vegetable broth if it starts to stick.
  2. Add the remaining vegetable stock, the full can of chickpeas & liquid, smoked paprika, dried rosemary and salt. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  4. Return the mixture to the pot and add the drained can of chickpeas. Heat 3-5 minutes until the whole chickpeas are warmed through.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  6. Serve with crusty bread, torn into croutons.