Chickpea Soup | Easy Soup Recipe | Egyptian Soup | High Protein Dinner | Allspice Institute

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide similar protein and fiber with lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + seasoning

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces cost while still allowing flavor enhancement.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Add 6 cups of water to a heavy-bottom pan and bring it to a boil on high heat.

Add vegetable bouillon and stir until dissolved.

Let the soup boil for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Lower the heat and slowly add soaked chickpeas.

Add grated tomatoes, fresh garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer together over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chickpeas are soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Turn off the heat and serve the soup.

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