Print

Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup: Quick Dinner & Healthy Meal Prep

Close-up of a bowl of vibrant yellow chickpea soup filled with whole chickpeas and dark green spinach.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup recipe delivers a vibrant, zesty flavor perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal prep. It is a satisfying, protein-packed soup that uses pantry staples for easy weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or kale
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the rinsed chickpeas to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in the spinach or kale until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before you serve this comfort food soup.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can mash about 1/2 cup of the chickpeas against the side of the pot before adding the lemon juice.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; it stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Serve this hearty chickpea stew with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/chickpea-soup-lemony-greek-recipe/