Anti Inflammatory Chickpea & Spinach Soup with Lemon and Turmeric
This golden, fragrant soup is the kind of bowl that genuinely makes you feel good from the inside out. Turmeric and cumin bloom in olive oil alongside garlic and smoked paprika before the chickpeas and broth go in, building a deeply savory base that simmers down into something rich and satisfying. Hearty chickpeas provide plant-based protein and fiber, while five packed cups of baby spinach wilt right into the broth for a hit of leafy greens in every spoonful. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice stirred in at the very end lifts the whole pot and keeps the flavors bright rather than heavy. The ingredient list reads like a greatest-hits of foods celebrated for their natural compounds — extra virgin olive oil, turmeric, leafy greens, legumes, and tomatoes all in one pot. It comes together in well under an hour and makes four servings, so it's just as practical on a busy weeknight as it is for a slow Sunday lunch. Finish with a few lemon wedges and some chopped parsley and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 5 oz baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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