Italian Chickpea Soup (Crockette)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Hearty Italian Chickpea Soup recipe to warm your winter nights

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

267

Sugar

Fat

This Italian Chickpea Soup is a hearty and healthy dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of chickpeas, spinach, and Italian seasoning creates a flavorful soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. The addition of diced tomatoes and red pepper add a pop of color and a boost of vitamins to the dish. Best of all, the recipe is simple and quick to whip up, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying a bowl of hot soup with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.
2.	Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3.	Next, add the red pepper and minced garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
4.	Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice included) and bring the mixture to a simmer.
5.	Add in the can of drained chickpeas, frozen spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes.
6.	Once the soup is heated through, ladle it into bowls and top with shredded cheese (if desired).
7.	Enjoy piping hot with a slice of crusty bread.

PROS

This Italian Chickpea Soup is easy to make and can be whipped up on a cold winter night in less than 30 minutes.

It is packed with protein from the chickpeas and spinach, making it both filling and nutritious.

Additionally, this soup can be made vegan by leaving out the shredded cheese topping.

CONS

The downside to this soup is that it contains quite a bit of sodium from the canned chickpeas and tomatoes.

If you are watching your salt intake, this soup may not be the best option for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chickpeas in particular have been linked to improved digestion, weight management, and decreased inflammation in the body.
The spinach in this soup is also a good source of iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood and energy levels.

	1 can chickpeas , drained
	1 can diced tomatoes
	1/2 red onion , diced
	1 red pepper , diced
	2 tablespoons minced garlic
	1 package frozen spinach , drained
	1 tablespoon italian seasoning , of your choice
	shredded cheese , of your choice ( optional )