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Chickpea lentil soup

Chickpea lentil soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ½ cup red lentils
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes optional
  • 4 oz feta cheese optional
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion into small cubes.
  2. In a large pot, heat up the olive oil and sauté the onion for a few minutes until soft.
  3. Add the ground cumin and chili flakes (optional) and fry for 30 seconds. Then, add the red lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  4. Once the lentils are soft, add the chickpeas, mix well, and let simmer for a few minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Done!
  5. If you wish, garnish each bowl with crumbled feta cheese.

Notes

  • If you wish, you can blend the soup before adding the chickpeas.