Description
Greek Chickpea Soup with Lemon is a hearty and tangy Mediterranean soup featuring tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a bright lemony broth. It’s comforting, nutritious, and perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add cooked or canned chickpeas, broth, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or dill.
Notes
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for heat if desired.
- For a thicker soup, mash some chickpeas before adding broth.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking if using dried chickpeas)
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (if using dried chickpeas), 30 minutes (if using canned)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek chickpea soup, lemon chickpea soup, Mediterranean soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup