Description
This smoky chickpea soup with herbs and yogurt is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Featuring a rich blend of smoked chili tomato stock and tender chickpeas, it’s enhanced by fresh herbs and creamy yogurt for a delightful balance of smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- ½ red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- 1 Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot
- approx. 1 liter water (use can to measure)
Finishing Touches
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- small bunch of coriander or mint (fresh herbs), for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and red pepper. Cook gently for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic: Add the crushed garlic clove to the pan and fry for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning it.
- Add Tomatoes and Stock: Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes. Use the empty tomato can to measure and add water into the pan. Add the Knorr Smoked Chilli & Tomato Stock Pot and an extra 500ml water, bringing the total liquid to about 1 liter. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften further.
- Blend if Desired: For a smoother texture, use a stick blender to blend the soup until it reaches your preferred consistency. This step is optional if you prefer a chunkier, rustic soup.
- Incorporate Chickpeas: Stir in the drained chickpeas, slightly crushing some with a potato masher to create a varied texture. Continue cooking the soup for another 10 minutes to heat the chickpeas through and marry the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into four bowls. Swirl in a tablespoon of yogurt to add creaminess and garnish with fresh coriander or mint leaves to enhance freshness and aroma.
Notes
- If you don’t have chickpeas, you can substitute any canned beans for variation.
- Adjust the amount of water to control soup thickness according to your preference.
- Fresh herbs like coriander or mint provide a bright contrast to the smoky flavor.
- Use Greek-style yogurt for extra creaminess, or a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: smoky chickpea soup, vegetarian soup, chickpea recipe, tomato soup, easy lentil-free soup, comforting soup, Middle Eastern inspired soup
