ሽንብራ በስፒናች ሾርባ እስራር | How to Make Chickpea and Spinach Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to blend flavors.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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