Description
Velvety smooth, deeply savory: this Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup is comfort defined. A simple simmer transforms onions, garlic, and chickpeas into a rich, complex meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened oat or cashew milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Step 2: Pour in the vegetable broth and add 1.5 cans of the drained chickpeas (reserving the remaining 1/2 can for later). Stir in the dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Carefully transfer about half of the soup mixture to a high-speed blender, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Blend until the soup is completely smooth and creamy. If using a standard blender, pour the blended mixture back into the pot.
- Step 4: Stir the unsweetened plant milk into the soup base. Add the remaining whole 1/2 can of chickpeas to the pot and stir well. Heat the soup through gently for 5 minutes, ensuring it does not boil after the milk has been added.
- Step 5: Taste the soup and season generously with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for longer storage, noting that the oat or cashew milk base may separate slightly upon thawing.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently, and ensure it comes just to a simmer, never a hard boil, to keep the consistency smooth and prevent scorching the plant milk.
- For a satisfying texture contrast, serve hot bowls alongside crispy homemade croutons or drizzle with high-quality chili oil before eating.
- To ensure the maximum depth of flavor from the generous eight cloves of garlic, cook them just until fragrant—about 60 seconds—before adding the broth, preventing them from browning and turning bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0g
- Trans Fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 3g