Golden Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Golden Chickpea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, grated or finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric); 1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder; 2 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 carrots, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1/2 cup apple, diced small (see notes); 1/4 – 1/2 cup jasmine or basmati rice, uncooked (Optional- see notes); 5 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups of Swiss chard, greens and stems chopped (sub spinach or kale); 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (1 1/2 cups), drained; 1- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 1 cup coconut milk (full fat, canned); pinch of cayenne to taste; 2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, more to taste; Optional: Garnish each bowl with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of coconut cream or a dollop of coconut yogurt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This vegan Chickpea Soup recipe is bursting with flavor! Made with veggies and rice in a golden turmeric coconut milk broth. A cheery soup for cozy winter days. Gluten-free.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:49:06 GMT