ITALIAN CHICKPEA SOUP RECIPE #italianfoodlover

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and quicker to prepare.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Water can be used for a lighter soup.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is a common leafy green that can add color.

Start by gathering all your ingredients for the soup.

Heat olive oil in a large ceramic pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.

Stir in fire roasted diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.

Add soaked chickpeas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the chickpeas are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

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