Description
This vibrant Turmeric Soup with Chickpeas, Orzo, and Spinach is a flavorful, comforting, and nutrient-packed soup. The earthy turmeric blends beautifully with chickpeas, orzo pasta, and spinach, making it a perfect light yet filling meal. It’s easy to make and a great choice for any season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt to taste
- Fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant. - Add the Spices:
Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom and become fragrant. - Cook the Soup Base:
Add the chickpeas, orzo pasta, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the flavors have melded together. - Add the Spinach:
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until wilted. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed. - Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. For added brightness, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top before serving. Serve with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use whole wheat or gluten-free orzo if preferred.
- This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a creamier soup, you can stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0g