Yummy, bright, and inexpensive, this Garbanzo Lemon Soup is sure to be a hit for all! Made with similar ingredients as hummus, but with an extra nutrition boost from the broth, you’ll love adding this soup to your meal rotation this fall and winter. Just like our Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup with Sage, Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup, and Zesty Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup with Feta and Chives, this Garbanzo Lemon Soup offers a different flavor profile to liven up your meals!
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GARBANZO LEMON SOUP
Ingredients
- 1 pound garbanzo beans chickpeas, dry
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease or olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4-6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sea salt more to taste
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach loosely packed
- chopped fresh dill to taste
- fresh cracked pepper or lemon-pepper to taste
Instructions
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Soak beans overnight in filtered water. Drain before use.
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Heat bacon grease or olive oil over medium heat, add onion and carrot, saute for about 5 – 7 minutes, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
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Add the broth bring to a boil, add the garbanzo beans., reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 1 hour, until garbanzo beans are soft.
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Remove from heat, add tahini and lemon juice and salt.
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Use an immersion blender to puree to desired thickness.
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Add the baby spinach, give a good stir, greens will soften and wilt within a few minutes. Add as much dill as you like, and season well with salt & pepper. Soup will thicken upon standing, add more liquids as needed.
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Serve in individual bowl topped with fresh dill.
Recipe Notes
The herbs can be changed up to suit your taste. If you don’t care for dill, try using rosemary or oregano.
