Indian Chickpea & Vegetable Soup

Dive into a bowl of vibrant Indian Chickpea & Vegetable Soup, where aromatic garam masala and earthy ginger create a symphony of warmth and spice, perfectly balanced by tender chickpeas and a medley of fresh vegetables. Ideal for an effortless yet flavorful lunch, this comforting dish will invigorate your senses with every spoonful.

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Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp fresh root ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 850 ml vegetable stock
• 2 large carrots
• 400 g can chickpea
• 100 g green bean

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the chopped onion, finely grated fresh root ginger, and chopped garlic to the saucepan. Fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the garam masala to the saucepan and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Add the vegetable stock and quartered lengthways and chopped carrots to the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the drained chickpeas to the saucepan.
6. Use a stick blender to whizz the soup a little.
7. Stir in the chopped green beans and simmer for 3 minutes.
8. Pack the soup into a flask or, if you’ve got a microwave at work, chill and heat up for lunch. Great with naan bread.