Curried Chickpea Soup Recipe

Curried Chickpea Soup Recipe

  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 French bread
  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the garlic, onion, and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of the broth for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the chickpeas, carrots, curry powder, turmeric, salt, ginger, pepper, and remaining broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Transfer to a blender or food processor, working in batches if necessary. Process until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the milk and parsley.
  4. Toast the bread and serve atop each serving.