Creamy Chickpea Sprout Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpea sprouts, divided
- ½ medium white onion, chopped
- 1 small Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh lemon juice
Servings
3–4
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 2. Add the cubed potato and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 12–15 minutes until the potato is tender.
- 3. Stir in 1½ cups of the chickpea sprouts and cook for an additional 2 minutes to lightly soften them.
- 4. Blend the soup using an immersion blender (or transfer carefully to a blender) until smooth and creamy.
- 5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
- 6. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining chickpea sprouts before serving.