Best 6 Tangy Lentil Chickpea Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that combines the goodness of lentils and chickpeas? Look no further! Our guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the best tangy lentil chickpea soup recipe. With its zesty blend of spices and perfect balance of textures, this soup is a delight for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. We'll provide detailed instructions, helpful tips, and ingredient recommendations to ensure that your soup turns out perfect every time. So, grab your cooking utensils and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and nutritious treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RED LENTIL, CHICKPEA & CHILLI SOUP



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Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp cumin seeds
large pinch chilli flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
140g red split lentils
850ml vegetable stock or water
400g can tomatoes, whole or chopped
200g can chickpeas or ½ a can, drained and rinsed (freeze leftovers)
small bunch coriander, roughly chopped (save a few leaves, to serve)
4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a large pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 chopped red onion, and cook for 5 mins.
  • Stir in 140g red split lentils, 850ml vegetable stock or water and a 400g can tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened.
  • Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until it is a rough purée, pour back into the pan and add a 200g can drained and rinsed chickpeas.
  • Heat gently, season well and stir in a small bunch of chopped coriander, reserving a few leaves to serve. Finish with 4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt and extra coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.87 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN LENTIL AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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One of the best vegetable soups I've had in ages! Extremely easy to make and very cheap (leave out the saffron if you don't already have any)! This lemony, peppery soup is traditionally enjoyed at the end of a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This is a vegetarian version of the thick and aromatic soup. More like a stew. From the 2/2007 issue of Canadian House & Home.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pinch saffron (large pinch, crumbled)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, pureed
1 cup brown lentils
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup vermicelli, broken (or orzo or other small pasta)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery and cook, covered, for 7-10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, hot pepper sauce and saffron. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in noodles and simmer, covered, about 7 minutes longer or until noddles are just tender. In bowl, whisk flour, and 1 cup water until smooth. Whisk flour mixture into soup and simmer, stirring often, for 2-4 minutes or until soup is thickened and no raw flour taste remains.
  • Stir in half of the parsley and cilantro, and all of the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding up to 1/2 tsp more salt if needed. Garnish with remaining parsley and cilantro.

CHICKPEA AND LENTIL SOUP



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I got this in an on-line recipe swap and it comes from my Aunt Phyllis's friend Nancy's daughter! It's easy to make and tastes better the NEXT day!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup lentils
6 1/2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or crushed)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over moderately low heat.
  • Add onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper and lentils. Add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro and voila!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 1058.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 7.7

SPICY LENTIL & CHICKPEA STEW



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This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn't like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. -Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, oregano and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Add chickpeas, lentils, olives and paprika; stir in broth and tomato sauce. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours, until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach. Top servings with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL CHICKPEA & SPINACH SOUP



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A warm hearty, spicy and healthy soup; delicious and warming for that cold winters day

Provided by holliebaker

Time 45m

Yield Serves 3

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Chop the onions and fry them in the oil for 5 mins, then make the stock and pour into the saucepan along with the lentils, half the chikpeas and the tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins
  • Blend up everything until smooth, pour back into the pan and then add the rest of the chickpeas, the cumin, salt, vinegar, garlic and spinach and simmer for 5 mins
  • Pour it all into the blender again and pulse 2 or 3 times quickly
  • serve!

TANGY LENTIL & CHICKPEA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Vegan     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup cohpped celery
2 medium yellow onions,
chopped
1 large yellow potato,
peeled and diced
1 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 (28-ounce) can diced plum
tomatoes, with juice
1 cup dried and rinsed
lentils)preferably red)
2 (15 ounce) cans
chickpeas, well rinsed
and drained
1 tsp salt
Juice of 1 lemon
1 TLBS balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh
cilantro

Steps:

  • 1.Over medium heat, saute celery, onions, and potatoes, along with curry powder, turmeric, and cinnamon until tender-about 5 minutes. 2.Add canned tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. 3. Add 8 cups of water and lentils, chickpeas, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered for about 45 minutes to an hour. 4.Just before serving, add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and cilantro.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils and chickpeas. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cumin, coriander, and turmeric are all great options.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. This will make it more nutritious and filling.
  • Let your soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve your soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This will add a creamy richness to the soup.

Conclusion:

Tangy lentil and chickpea soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and chickpeas. With its bold flavors and hearty texture, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tangy lentil and chickpea soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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