Lemony Chickpea and Greens Soup Recipe

Submitted by ozebasa

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients

2	cups cooked chickpeas
1	tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1	cup onions, finely diced
2	cloves garlic, minced
1	tsp lemon zest
4	cups chicken stock
2	cups baby spinach
1/4	tsp freshly ground black pepper
2	tbsp basil leaves
3	tsp lemon juice
1	lemon slices for garnish

Directions

Either puree chickpeas in the food processor or mash with a potato masher, adding enough liquid to create a smooth paste. (As an alternative, some or all of the chickpeas can be added whole, for a different texture.)
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and saute the onions and garlic until the onions are soft. Add the creamed chickpea paste together with the lemon zest.
Top with the water or stock and greens. Season with abundant salt and pepper and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add more liquid if you like it thinner.

Categories

First Course, Quick

Serving Size 319.3g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

338

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

8.0g

12%

Saturated Fat

1.0g