La ricetta: zuppa di ceci e branzino

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.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

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

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

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

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

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until chickpeas are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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

Cooking Techniques

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