Not long ago Grub Street shared this news that 82 percent of meals in America are now made at home and people not eating out as much. A cynic might say, “because we’re broke!” But isn’t it true that cooking at home allows us to share healthier, wholesome meals with our loved ones? And home cooks are now more savvy than ever, we’ve got all sorts of one-pot meals, and we can even cut cooking time by a using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Now, this chickpea soup is literally my first instant pot soup; I’m a newbie (just bought this Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1). But, I’m excited to try more instant pot recipes, particularly on busy week nights.
More about this Instant Pot Soup
Layers and layers of goodness in this instant pot soup recipe. Chickpeas combined with chopped veggies, garlic, and fresh herbs. All-natural spices like coriander, cumin, Aleppo pepper, and turmeric, give us complex, warm Eastern Mediterranean flavor. A splash of lemon juice brightens things up.
Nutrition-wise, you really can’t go wrong with this low-carb, vegan, gluten free chickpea soup. Chickpeas, as with any bean variety, provide a ton of plant-based nutrition and protein. One serving of this instant pot soup provides 40% of your daily protein intake; 161% of needed vitamin C; and 25% iron!
Can I make this chickpea soup on stovetop or slow-cooker?
Yes! If you don’t have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker at this point, you can still make this tasty chickpea soup stovetop or in your slow-cooker. Of course, you will need to budget more cooking time. I’ve included instructions for both in the recipe notes below.
Oh, and you can prepare this chickpea soup ahead. It’s even better the next day, once all the flavors had a chance to meld. See notes for make-ahead instructions and storage. For another warm and cozy chickpea recipe, be sure to check out our lablabi Tunisian chickpea stew!
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