Plant-Based Garlic Cilantro Soup with Chickpeas is a simple soup made with vegetable stock, vegan cilantro pesto, and chickpeas. Completely dairy-free and vegan, with a gluten-free option!
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Don't scroll too fast though, this Plant-Based Garlic Cilantro Soup with Chickpeas is a good one! It's a tasty soup with minimal work and maximum flavor.
Step 1. In a food processor, combine the cilantro, nutritional yeast, jalapeño, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika. Process until finely chopped, adding 1/3 cup of vegetable stock to form a smooth paste.
Step 2. In a small bowl, toss the bread with the remaining teaspoon of lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. Toast in a large pot or Dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until browned on the outside.
Step 3. When the bread is toasted, remove the croutons from the pot and set aside.
Step 4. In the same pot, cook the garlic over medium heat for 1 minute, using a splash of vegetable broth to keep it from burning. Add the remaining vegetable stock and the chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Cook until everything is heated through.
Step 5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6. To serve, ladle soup into a bowl, top with the croutons, and sprinkle with additional paprika. Enjoy!
Thank you God for this meal. We are grateful for the abundance that you give us. Amen.
Preparation: If you want, you can toast the bread ahead of time. The bread will harden if it's left out, but it will soften back up when added to the soup.
Don't prep the pesto ahead of time. Herbs go bad very quickly, so you'll want to make the pesto right before you make the soup.
Storage: Store this Garlic Cilantro Soup in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will last a week or so.
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Plant-Based Garlic Cilantro Soup with Chickpeas is a simple soup made with vegetable stock, vegan cilantro pesto, and chickpeas. Completely dairy-free and vegan, with a gluten-free option!
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