Chickpea and Spinach Soup

This Chickpea and Spinach Soup is a hearty and flavorful Moroccan dish, rich in spices and packed with nutrients. Perfect for a cozy meal, it's both soothing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the chickpeas.
5. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, supporting muscle health.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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