Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
plus more for garnish
- 1 large onion
medium diced
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic
pressed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
14.5-ounce
- 3 cans chickpeas
drained and rinsed well, 15-ounce
- 1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 package pre-washed baby spinach
5-ounce
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions begin to turn translucent; lower heat if browning starts to occur. Add spices and saute a minute or so. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and sugar. Season with a couple pinches of salt and 10 grinds fresh pepper. Stir well. Chickpeas should be just covered with liquid. If level is shy, add some water so the chickpeas are just covered.
- 2
Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes.
- 3
Remove soup from heat. Use a potato masher to mash up some of the chickpeas right in the pot. Stir in the spinach and let heat through until wilted, just a couple minutes.
- 4
Season again, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve soup, drizzled lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a warm, aromatic bowl that transports you with every spoonful? This Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup delivers an incredibly flavorful and comforting experience, perfect for any occasion.
This Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup shines through its thoughtful blend of aromatic spices and hearty ingredients. The combination of cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, and sweet paprika creates a complex, warming flavor that elevates simple chickpeas into an extraordinary meal. The thoughtful use of canned tomatoes and chickpeas ensures a satisfying depth without extensive effort.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying bowl where tender chickpeas and soft, savory spinach meld with the rich tang of chopped tomatoes. Each spoonful delivers a balanced profile: the earthiness of cumin, the subtle warmth of cinnamon, and a gentle kick from the cayenne pepper, all rounded out by a touch of sugar. It's a nourishing, flavorful experience that feels both exotic and deeply comforting, designed to warm you from the inside out.
Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference by modifying the cayenne pepper. You can also swap the vegetable broth for reduced-sodium chicken broth, depending on your pantry or dietary preferences. A different type of hearty green, like kale or chard, could also be used in place of spinach if you prefer.
Serve this robust Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup as a complete meal on its own, perhaps garnished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for added richness and a beautiful presentation.