Craving a hearty, rich, yet redeeming soup? This creamy tomato soup with chickpeas is the answer. I can’t get enough of it!
There’s nothing better than warm tomato soup on a cold day, and it’s enough to feel like a meal. If you are my fan. Classic Tomato Soupyou will love this chickpea variation.
This soup is based on my classic tomato soup recipe, which relies on some unrecognizable white beans for creaminess. I thought, why not try it with gram? It worked wonderfully! I cooked the soup with the remaining can of chickpeas for some extra texture and protein.
I also added a sprinkle of curry powder, which isn’t obvious but adds some mysterious complexity to the soup. This is a trick I use in my popular. Lentil soup And Vegetable soup Recipes too.
Chickpea Tomato Soup Tips and Notes
You’ll find the full recipe below, and it’s relatively easy. Here are just a few notes before we begin.
Start with the best tasting tomatoes.
Not all canned tomatoes are created equal. Some taste so bad that they can spoil the recipe. I prefer Muir Glen or Jovial brands as well as San Marzano tomatoes. If you’re watching your sodium intake, choose unsalted tomatoes and add salt to taste.
Reserve most of the chickpeas.
We will boil the soup with only 1/4 cup of chickpeas and cook them till they become soft. Next, we’ll add them to the soup—their starch gives the soup a wonderful creaminess and body (the butter helps, too). Next, we’ll put the blended soup back into the pot, add the rest of the chickpeas, and simmer the mixture until the chickpeas are nicely tender.
Use a stand blender for ultra-creamy results.
A decent stand blender will produce creamier results than a high-quality immersion blender. I wish it wasn’t true! If you enjoy a super creamy soup, this is worth a try. I still enjoyed the results with the immersion blender, but it wasn’t as smooth.
Making suggestions
This hearty, bean-rich soup goes great with one. Inquiry cheese sandwich Or a simple side salad. Here are a few salads to consider:
More tomato-based soups to enjoy
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Please let me know how your soup turned out in the comments. I love hearing from you.
Chickpea Tomato Soup
- In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion, salt and curry powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, and just ¼ cup chickpeas. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully transfer the remaining mixture to the blender, making sure not to overfill the fill line (in batches if necessary). mix). Add butter, sugar, and several twists of pepper. Close the lid securely and blend the soup until it is completely smooth, being careful not to let the hot steam escape from the lid. avoid
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the remaining chickpeas. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender enough for your liking (be careful when tasting, the soup is very hot).
- Turn off the flame. Since canned tomatoes vary in flavor, I always do a little tinkering with this soup. Taste and, if necessary, add a little more sugar (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes), pepper, and salt (I usually add another ¼ to ½ teaspoon).
- Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan and perhaps a sprinkling of mild black pepper. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to four days. Or, you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Notes
*Tomato Notes: Not all canned tomatoes are created equal. I like Muir Glen or Jovial brands. If you’re watching your sodium intake, choose unsalted tomatoes and add salt to taste.
Make it dairy free/vegan: Replace the butter with 1 tablespoon extra olive oil. Do not add cheese. You probably like a doll. Vegan Sour Cream Or a splash Vegan Parmesan At the top
Nutrition
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