Name: Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Indian

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January 29, 2026

This Curried Chickpea Soup is cozy, creamy, and packed with warming spices. Made from pantry staples, it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal when you need something satisfying and flavorful-no last-minute grocery runs required. The combination of chickpeas, coconut milk, and curry powder creates a rich, savory flavor with just the right amount of heat.

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Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe

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WarningTreenuts and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced onion, 2 tablespoons grated ginger, and 2 cloves crushed garlic for about 10 minutes until softened.

Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes, mashing some chickpeas with a potato masher for texture.

Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 dried Thai chili, 1 cup chicken stock, and 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes. Stir, bring to a medium-high heat, and boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Pour in 1 can (15.5 oz) coconut milk, stir, and let the soup simmer for at least 20 minutes, longer if possible.

Meanwhile, roast 1 cup cashews in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Serve the soup warm, garnished with roasted cashews, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the curry powder and red pepper flakes in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
Cashew Cream Technique 🥜
Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes before blending to create an ultra-smooth, creamy texture that enhances the soup's richness without dairy.
Layered Heat Strategy 🔥
Use whole dried Thai chili for background heat and red pepper flakes for adjustable spiciness, allowing diners to customize their soup's intensity.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add fresh lime juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the flavors and cut through the coconut milk's richness, creating a more complex taste profile.
Chickpea Texture Hack 🥣
Reserve and roughly mash 1/2 cup of chickpeas to add back into the soup for varying textures and a more rustic, homemade feel.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.