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Mediterranean Soup
A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired soup packed with chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece onion, peeled and diced
- 2 pieces carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery rib, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
Canned Goods
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 can whole or diced tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves optional
- 1 tablespoon flour
Greens and Extras
- 6 oz fresh spinach (or 3 oz frozen)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, add diced onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, oregano, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Mix flour with cold water, stir into soup, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Turn off heat.
- Finish with lemon juice, season to taste, and serve hot with drizzle of olive oil and optional toppings.
Notes
For a vegan version, skip the cheese and optional toppings.