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Tuscan Garbanzo Bean Soup

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A comforting and creamy Tuscan Garbanzo Bean Soup packed with flavors of garlic, herbs, and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 3–4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk from a can (OR 1/2 cup heavy cream)
  • 2–3 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about a minute.
  2. Toss in the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for another minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the drained chickpeas and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Pour in 3-4 cups of vegetable broth and let it come to a gentle boil.
  7. Toss in the chopped sundried tomatoes and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Add the coconut milk (or heavy cream) and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  9. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
  10. Squeeze in the lemon juice, adjusting seasonings as needed.
  11. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

The soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together. Perfect for meal prep!

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Keywords: garbanzo bean soup, Tuscan soup, vegetarian recipe, comfort food

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