How to Make Spinach and Chickpea Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for dairy-free diets.

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 and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Add canned chickpeas, ground cumin, dried coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and optionally with grated Manchego cheese.

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