Chickpea Soup

Comforting, nourishing and delicious  – what more could you want from a soup….. okay and simple LOL. This “Chickpea” Soup is all that and more!!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 4 large carrots (chopped)
  • 4 large celery stalks (chopped)
  • 4 cups cauliflower (roughly chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp thyme
  • 1 Tbsp parsley
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 7 cups organic veggie broth
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • himalayan salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil.
  • Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, cauliflower, thyme, parsley, oregano and bay leaf and sauté until the veggies are semi softened.
  • Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the chickpeas and rice.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • ENJOY!