Spicy Garbanzo Bean Soup is full of rich and hearty flavor. All you need is one pot to make this easy healthy soup. This plant-based soup is full of protein, low in calories, and cholesterol and saturated fat free.
1Packagevegan sausageoptional - I like spicy beyond sausages
1tablespoonvegan butter
1Smalloniondiced
3-4cloves of garlicminced
1/2cupwhite wine
1 14.5ouncecan diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 10 ouncecan diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
1teaspoonground cumin
314 ounce cans garbanzo beansdrained and rinsed
1teaspoonfresh rosemarychopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried
6cupsvegan chicken broth
1/2lime juiceFresh
fresh cilantrochopped, optional
Instructions
Heat vegan butter over medium heat in large soup pot. Once the butter is melted add in onions sauté until translucent 5-8 minutes, careful not to burn. Add garlic to onions and half cup wine.
Add remaining ingredients up until lime juice and cilantro. Stir, bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh lime juice and sausage crumbles. Reheat if needed.
Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle it with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve while hot.
Notes
If using vegan meat crumbles: Heat oil in a large fry pan, cook vegan sausage for approximately 3-5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat.Amazing soup to make in Instant Pot, set it on "soup" setting to cook.