African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup Recipe

This vibrant and fragrant African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup is a comforting vegetarian delight, perfect for a cozy night in! Inspired by a son's love, this recipe was created to nourish and heal. Easily adaptable to your taste, you can add shredded chicken or pork for a heartier meal. Get ready to savor the rich coconut flavors and warming spices in this freezer-friendly masterpiece. #Africansoup #chickpeasoup #currysoup #vegetariansoup #coconutcurry #easyrecipe #comfortfood #freezermeals

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 347.6 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (32 ounce) container low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • Brown Rice (not specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 lime, juiced

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How to Make African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced chili peppers and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth, add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes (undrained), curry powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  7. Reduce heat to low, add the grated ginger, and simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

6g

Carbs

19g