Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon
This light, healthy soup is loaded with flavor and ready to eat in just twenty minutes. It's great for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 525kcal
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté a few minutes more.
Stir in quinoa, chickpeas and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g