Chickpea Tomato Soup with Rosemary (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove Top)

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Chickpea Tomato Soup with Rosemary (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker and Stove Top)

PREP TIME: COOK TIME: TOTAL TIME: 10 mins 35 mins 45 mins

COURSE: Lunch, Soup CUISINE: Italian

This Chickpea Tomato Soup is an easy, hearty soup, loaded with chickpeas and vegetables in every bite. Stove, slow cooker and Instant Pot directions provided.

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 15 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (0r about 3 cups of soaked chickpeas)
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians) 1 fresh rosemary sprig
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
fresh black pepper (to taste)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus extra optional for garnish)

Instructions Crock Pot Version

YIELD: 6 servings 5 from 37 votes

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot along with the broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, parmesan cheese, and pepper. Add the rosemary, bay leaves and basil, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

2. When done add the spinach. Remove bay leaves, rosemary sprig and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Stove Top Version

1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, parmesan cheese, and pepper. Add the rosemary, basil and bay leaves, cover and cook on low 30 minutes. Add the spinach, cover and simmer until wilted, about 2 minutes.

2. Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Instant Pot Version

1. Follow same recipe as above except cook 15 minutes high pressure, natural release.

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 215kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 2.5mg, Sodium: 387mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g
Blue Smart Points: 1 Green Smart Points: 4 Purple Smart Points: 1 Points +: 5

Printed from Skinnytaste: https://www.skinnytaste.com/chickpea-tomato-soup-with-rosemary/