Mediterranean Chickpea Soup (Shorbat Hummus)

7 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Heat the olive oil

   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.

   5 min
2. 02

   Add the minced garlic and ground cumin

   Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.

   1 min
3. 03

   Pour in the drained chickpeas and the vegetable broth

   Pour in the drained chickpeas and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 04

   Reduce the heat to low

   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.

   20 min
5. 05

   Optional: Use an immersion blender

   Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency, or leave it chunky for more texture.

6. 06

   Stir in the lemon juice

   Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

   2 min
7. 07

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.