Chickpea & Spinach Soup
(That’s Way More Satisfying Than It Sounds)
High protein, freezer-friendly, and surprisingly delicious.
There’s something quietly heroic about a soup that comes together with pantry staples but still makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. This one’s hearty, high in fibre and protein, and the kind of recipe that makes your body whisper thank you without turning your kitchen into chaos.
Perfect for batch prep, weekday dinners, or one of those “I should eat something green” moments.
Why You’ll Love It
High in plant protein (23g per serve)
Freezer-friendly for future you
One pot, minimal effort
Easily zhuzh’d up with chilli oil or Greek yoghurt
Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 brown onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended)
4 cups vegetable stock (salt-reduced)
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
Juice of ½ a lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
Chilli flakes or harissa (if you’re in the mood to bring the heat - and not just emotionally).
4 scoops collagen peptides (one scoop per serve; for joints, skin, and main-character protein energy).
Method:
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic with a splash of water or spray oil until softened (about 5 mins).
Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chickpeas and vegetable stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend about ⅓ of the soup with a stick blender (or blend a cup and return it to the pot) to thicken while keeping some texture.
Stir in spinach and cook another 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and collagen (if using). Stir well.
Season to taste. Serve warm.
Make It Work For You:
No spinach? Use kale or silverbeet.
Want it creamier? Add a splash of coconut milk at the end.
Craving crunch? Serve with toasted sourdough or top with roasted chickpeas.
Nutrition per Serve:
296 kcal | 23.3g protein | 11.8g fibre | 4g fat
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