Quick Irish Chickpea and Spinach Soup

How to Make Quick Irish Chickpea and Spinach Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 medium onion
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of drained and rinsed canned chickpeas and 4 cups of vegetable stock to the pot. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add 4 cups of fresh spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon into the soup and stir well.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.