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Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup – A Cozy Vegan Comfort Bowl You’ll Love

Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup

This comforting, dairy-free Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup is rich, garlicky, and full of plant-based protein. A cozy, healthy, and delicious vegan soup perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or roasted for deeper flavor
  • 2 cups chickpeas cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or cashew cream for creaminess
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Optional Garnish
  • fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley
  • extra olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender or Immersion Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and celery until softened and translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook slowly until golden and fragrant. For deeper flavor, use roasted garlic.
  3. Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Return to the pot.
  5. Stir in coconut milk or cashew cream. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with crusty bread or salad.

Notes

For extra texture, reserve a handful of chickpeas and stir them in after blending. This soup freezes well and tastes even better the next day.