Green Broccoli Soup with Chickpeas
It's rich, vibrant, and easy to make, making it the perfect choice for anyone who is short on time but wants to enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade goodness. Not only does the combination of broccoli and chickpeas provide plenty of nutrition – vitamins A and C from the broccoli, and protein from both ingredients – but its unique blend of flavors will have everyone asking for seconds. So what are you waiting for? Give this tasty soup a try today!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dairy-free, Soup
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 88 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 8 ounces broccoli cut into large pieces
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- 2 medium potatoes diced, ½-inch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups Swiss chard chopped
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp lemon juice divided
- 2 tbsp dill fresh, finely chopped
- ⅛ tsp black pepper ground
- ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp tahini
Let's Begin!
Place the broccoli florets and stems in a large soup pot, along with onion, potato, garlic, and 3 cups of water or vegetable stock.
Bring to boiling over high heat; then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until broccoli is very tender.
Add the Swiss chard and spinach, then cook for another 5 minutes.
Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. The consistency should be moderately thick. Add a little water if you need to thin it.
Stir in 1 cup of chickpeas, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of dill, then season with salt and pepper. Return soup to boiling, then turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the tahini with ¼ cup water until smooth paste forms. Stir the mixture into the soup.
Ladle the soup into bowls, then garnish with more chickpeas and broccoli florets, if preferred.
Serve warm, and enjoy with family and friends!
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2696IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli, broccoli soup, chickpeas, soup, St. patrick's Day