Name: Amazing Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup (Weeknight Cozy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth; 1 cup (240 ml) milk or unsweetened plant-based milk; 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or plant-based cream; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Description

A cozy, creamy soup made with chickpeas and garlic, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth
1 cup (240 ml) milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or plant-based cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in chickpeas, spices, salt, and pepper.
Add vegetable broth and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
Blend until smooth.
Stir in milk and cream, then simmer gently.
Finish with lemon juice and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust thickness with extra broth or milk if needed.
Garnish with parsley or toasted chickpeas for added texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes