This Chickpea and Celery Soup with Chili-Garlic Oil is one of my favorite healthy, springtime soup recipes because it is light and fresh and great for days when you feel like soup but it’s not really cold enough outside for a winter soup.
With a chickpea and celery base and garnished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and flavored with lemon and cilantro leaves, I am not sure if the chili-garlic oil is what makes this whole dish but it is an addition that you definitely should not miss out!
To make Chickpea and Celery Soup with Chili-Garlic Oil, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium pot over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons of oil and add 1 finely chopped red chili and 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic. Cook, tossing often, for about 3-5 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Set aside in a small bowl with oil and season with a pinch of salt.
Wipe the same pot clean and reuse. Over medium heat, heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and add 1 finely chopped medium onion and 2 finely chopped celery stalks. Season with a bit of salt and cook, tossing occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until soft but not browned.
Raise the heat to medium-high heat and pour in 4 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
Add 1 can of chickpeas and cook for about 5 minutes until the chickpeas are warm and creamy but not overcooked and mushy. Season with salt to taste.
In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of Greek yogurt and a large pinch of salt.
In another mixing bowl, add 1 cup of cilantro leaves, celery leaves from 1 bunch and generous squeezes of lemon juice from 1 lemon then season with salt and toss to mix and coat.
Divide the chickpea and celery soup between 4 serving bowls and top with a dollop of yogurt, then garnish with cilantro-celery salad and reserved garlic-chili oil from step 1.
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Decided to add a bit more red chili than what's written cause I made a lot of soup for me and my family :)
Tasty and simple, though I changed the greek yogurt out for just plain yogurt since i don't like the taste of greek yogurt.
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