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Zesty Lemon Chickpea Soup (Dairy-Free Comfort)

A close-up of a bowl of creamy, yellow Lemon chickpea soup topped with whole chickpeas and fresh chopped parsley.
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Make this bright, creamy, and nourishing vegan soup using simple pantry staples for a comforting spring meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. While the soup simmers, drain the soaked cashews. Place the drained cashews and 1/2 cup of the hot soup broth into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the cashew cream mixture back into the pot. Stir well to combine.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer batches to a regular blender to blend until you reach your desired level of smoothness. For a very creamy texture, blend thoroughly.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt as needed.
  9. Ladle the lemon chickpea soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the dried herbs lightly before adding them to the vegetables.
  • If you do not have a high-speed blender for the cashews, soak them longer (about 30 minutes) and blend them with a small amount of liquid until completely smooth before adding to the pot.
  • This vegan soup freezes well for future quick meals.

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