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This soup blends earthy chickpeas with aromatic cumin, fresh garlic, and a bright finish of lemon juice.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed","name":"Chickpeas","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":28,"usUnit":"oz","form":"canned, drained and rinsed","notes":"Approximately 2 standard cans","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 medium onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"Yellow or white onion","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"Fresh cloves provide the best flavor","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Extra virgin preferred","group":"Fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"Crucial for the traditional flavor profile","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 liter vegetable broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Can substitute with chicken broth if not vegan","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"Adjust to taste for acidity","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust based on broth saltiness","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"For garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.","group":"Base","title":"Add the minced garlic and ground cumin","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the drained chickpeas and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the drained chickpeas and the vegetable broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chickpeas to soften further.","group":"Simmer","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency, or leave it chunky for more texture.","group":"Texture","title":"Optional: Use an immersion blender","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Texture"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.","group":"Final Seasoning","title":"Stir in the lemon juice","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Final Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For a creamier texture, you can blend half of the soup and mix it back in. Serve with crusty bread or toasted pita chips.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Immersion blender (optional)","Knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","low_fat","mediterranean"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be made in advance; the flavors develop even more when stored."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the soup has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93c2f8646a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=15b8f271-417c-40bc-bacc-d98cc37febcc","imageAlt":"Mediterranean Chickpea Soup (Shorbat Hummus) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","protein","vegan","mediterranean","chickpea","soup","cumin","easy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mediterranean Chickpea Soup (Shorbat Hummus)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:29:12.968Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:29:12.968Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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