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, organic if possible

• 1 Onion, chopped

• 8 Garlic Cloves, minced

• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

• 1 Tsp. Ground Cumin

• 1 Tsp. Saffron Threads

• 2 Cups Spinach, chopped

• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice

• 6 Cups Vegetable Broth

• Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

1. Heat oil in a large pot, add onion, garlic, and cumin; cook 5 minutes, stir in saffron, cook 1 minute more.

2. Add chickpeas, cook 2 - 3 minutes, pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stir in spinach and heat through, approximately 3 more minutes.

4. Season with a little salt and pepper and enjoy warm.