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Vegan Spicy Chickpea and Brown Rice Soup

  • Author: Annie
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 55

Description

Kicked up with pickled jalapeños and exotic spices, this soup is warming inside and out.


Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ~ 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. pickled jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup brown basmati rice
  • 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the onion, carrot, celery and a splash of vegetable broth (or water) and sauté for about 5 minutes. If the veggies get dry, add more broth or water. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, garlic powder, and turmeric and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in the 4 cups of broth, chickpeas, tomatoes and pickled jalapeños, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove about 2 cups of the broth mixture and set aside. Now stir in the basmati rice, cover again and cook until tender, 30-40 minutes.
  3. While the rice cooks, add the reserved broth mixture to a blender and process until smooth. When the rice is tender, add back to the soup the 2 cups of blended broth. Stir in the coconut milk and gently reheat the soup.
  4. Serve with fresh cilantro, if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 378
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 532
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Protein: 14
  • Cholesterol: 0