Chickpea and Spinach Soup Recipe

Chickpea and Spinach Soup
Serves 4
This delicious soup is packed with heart healthy nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, vitamins, and fibre. It's simple flavours provide a gourmet feel!
2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas, you may use canned, be sure to rince them well
1 Lrg. Onion, chopped
8 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tsp. Ground Cumin
1 Tsp. Saffron Threads
2 Cups Spinach, chopped
1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
6 Cups Vegetable Broth
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Stir in spinach, cook 2 - 3 minutes, pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, add chickpeas and heat through, approximately 10 more minutes.
Season with pepper and serve warm.
Heat oil in a large pot, add onion, garlic, and cumin; cook 5 minutes, stir in saffron, cook 1 minute.