Happy Meatless Monday! In keeping with my soup theme all month, I am bringing you another great Winter soup to keep you warm and satisfied. Please join Tina Muir and I as we link up all the best Meatless Monday recipes around.
This “Creamy” soup is actually dairy free & Gluten free. The creamy texture comes from the pureed chick peas. They also bump up the protein and vitamins. So grab a bowl and dig in! It’s a great way to hide the Chick Peas from those picky eaters too.
- 4 C Vegetable broth
- 2 Cans of 14 oz Chick peas (rinsed)
- 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tbl garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 1/2 tbl lemon juice
- 2 jalapeno peppers (adjust to taste)
- fresh basil & parsley to garnish
- salt, pepper & garlic to taste
- optional sprinkle of parm cheese to serve
- Add all ingredients into a stock pot
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 30 min
- Use an immersion blender or traditional blender to puree soup until smooth
- Garnish with basil & parsley
- Optional sprinkle of Parm cheese
This soup can also be frozen into individual serving sizes and pulled out on one of those chilly soup kind of days. I’ve been craving lots of soups this month.
What are you craving these days??
Tina Muir says
Ohhh that sounds so good right now. For me, tomato soup is great comfort food, especially when its cold outside, reminds me of home! Love the addition of chickpeas to bulk it up! Great idea!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks! It was really yummy and my kids didn’t even notice the chick peas. Happy Meatless Monday
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner says
I’m not a huge tomato soup fan but you had me with the chick peas 🙂 I am going to make this next time I need a warm cup of soup!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s not overly tomato-y because of the chick peas. Maybe you will give it a try
Annmarie says
You make the most fantastic looking meatless recipes! Definitely giving this a try- pinning for later! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Hope you like it 🙂
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I haven’t made tomato soup in years. This sounds so good!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It’s so easy to make hope you give it a test
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Yum! I’m a huge fan of tomato soup and adding the chick peas is a great idea!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It really gave it a creamy taste that was amazing.
Coco says
Oh, I think I could get this one past my husband! Checking the pantry for chickpeas ….
Deborah Brooks says
I think you can trick him into it! 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
Tomato soup has always been my favorite and this looks like a great variation! Love all the soups, makes dinner nice & easy!
Deborah Brooks says
It does! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day
HoHo Runs says
I love chick peas. I’ll eat them right out of the can, no extra seasoning needed. I’m definitely trying this recipe. Thanks!
Deborah Brooks says
I love them too! Hope you like the soup 🙂
Salt says
Due to all this terrible cold weather I am craving soups! This sounds like yummy comfort food!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I have been craving them too. Hope you enjoy
Elle says
Lovely. That does sound very good.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks!
Kate @KateMovingForward says
Mmmm this looks awesome! I need to get on the meatless Monday train!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes join us! It’s fun
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
This looks delicious! We probably eat tomato soup and grilled cheese at least once a week in the winter! So, how does this taste being dairy free? I do like chick peas, but do they change the overall taste too much? I would love to try this, especially with it being so much healthier!
Deborah Brooks says
I didn’t miss the dairy at all. I really liked it hope you give it a try. Let me know what you think
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says
I love when you can trick your tastebuds into thinking they’re eating something indulgent/creamy but it’s actually made with veggies or beans. Love it!
Deborah Brooks says
You won’t miss the dairy at all. It was really satisfying. Enjoy
Sarah says
This looks delicious! Can’t believe I never thought to blend chickpeas into a tomato soup, nice!
Deborah Brooks says
It was really good!
Erica G says
This may be one way to get my family to eat chickpeas!
Deborah Brooks says
They will never know!! Mine didn’t 🙂
Mary Long says
I am going to have to try this! I love that it’s creamy but not from dairy!
Deborah Brooks says
It was really good hope you like it!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
I never really use chic peas for anything but hummus I’ll have to branch out this soup sounds yummy!
Deborah Brooks says
I love hummus too and chick peas are really versatile. Hope you check it out 🙂
Stephanie says
That looks so good! It would have been perfect with the grilled cheese I had for lunch today! I have been craving some risotto, I think that will be one of my future “Meatless Monday” recipes!
Deborah Brooks says
ooh yea that would have gone nicely together! We’d love to see your risotto here 🙂
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
This is perfect for these chilly days. Love creamy soups. They are so much more filling.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was great and no dairy all the creaminess comes from the beans
Kerri Olkjer says
Yum! You had me at gluten-free. 🙂 I need to add more soups and stews to my meal plan.
Deborah Brooks says
They are great! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says
I had to laugh when I saw this recipe–I had a nearly identical recipe scheduled! Great minds think alike. 🙂 Will definitely try your version!
Deborah Brooks says
ha too funny great minds do think alike. Headed over to look at yours now.
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
Looks good as always!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks friend!
MCM Mama says
We eat a ton of soup. I don’t like tomato soup, but my husband loves it, so I may have to try this one.
Deborah Brooks says
I hope you do! Your kids won’t even notice the beans hiding in there!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner says
Yum! My sister made something very similar to this once for a family “soup” dinner we had. It was delicious!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I loved the addition of the chick peas
Sandra Laflamme says
I keep hearing such good things about chickpeas. This is a great addition to soup!
Deborah Brooks says
They are a great way to up the protein check it out
Akaleistar says
This is right up my alley! I love tomato soup 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Me too! I loved switching it up a bit too
Janice- The Fitness Cheerleader says
Sounds delicious and easy to make too!
Deborah Brooks says
Very easy!
steph says
Good call on the chickpeas. Thickens it up and adds a protein punch!
Deborah Brooks says
Exactly! Hope you give it a try
jill conyers says
Yum! Perfect for a winter day and bonus, 2 of my favorite ingredients 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
thanks! It was really yummy!
RFC says
I LOVE chickpeas and I love tomato soup! I never would have thought to put the two together!
Deborah Brooks says
They are great together!
Chaitali says
I’ve never thought about adding chickpeas to a soup to get that creamy feel without the actual cream. I’ve done that with potatoes but chickpeas seem like an even better option 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
You will love it!
The Frugal Exerciser says
I love that this soup is dairy free because I love tomato soup. My favorite is tomato basil soup. Pinning the recipe.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I love suing beans to make soup creamy. And it adds the protein, which you know I love. This looks great!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! Glad you like it
GiGi Eats says
I FRIGGIN LOVE CHICK PEAS!!!! Roasted and salted and rolling around in my mouth until… I CRUNCH! ha ha ha ha aha ha haa ha ha! I would throw some roasted ones in this smooth deliciousness! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Good idea! They are so good aren’t they?!
Doug says
Thanks for the recipe! I can’t wait to try it and see how the chickpeas alter the flavor of traditional tomato soup.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for stopping by! I didn’t think you could really taste the chick peas at all. They do give it a thicker creamier taste. Hope you enjoy