Creamy Lentil and Chickpea Soup
Elena-Greta Apostol
A hearty, creamy and delicious lentil and chickpea soup that's packed with proteins and vitamins which you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine International
- 300 g lentils boiled or canned
- 200 g boiled or canned chickpeas
- 1 carrot
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves (adjust quantity to taste)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- sour cream
- croutons or crispy flat bread/fresh bread
- chopped fresh parsley or fresh thyme
- lemon
- chili
In a saucepan/pot boil all the vegetables together with the vegetable stock cube and add enough water to cover them entirely.
Add the cumin and cook until the vegetables are soft. Add water if necessary.
After the vegetables are fully cooked, puree them with the stock.
Pour into bowls, garnish with sour cream and fresh parsley.
Sprinkle with lemon and enjoy with chili flakes and bread or croutons.