Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon

Name: Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2-3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup quinoa; 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt and pepper (to taste); Grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

4.5 from 9 votes

Recipe by Danelle

Jump to recipe

Posted March 22, 2021Last Updated October 25, 2024

Start Cooking

This light, healthy soup is loaded with flavor and ready to eat in just twenty minutes. It’s great for lunch or dinner.

Now that my kids are mostly grown and out of the house, I hate spending too much time making lunch, but this Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon has become one of my favorites.

I love that it’s loaded with healthy, protein packed ingredients like chickpeas and quinoa. It’s filling, yet light and fresh tasting, and only takes me 20 minutes to throw together.

My husband isn’t a fan of chickpeas or quinoa, so I make a big pot of this soup for myself, and freeze it in individual sized portions.

I just love having something homemade and delicious ready to go on a day when I’m busy and don’t want to stop and make lunch.

This soup freezes beautifully and only take a few minutes to heat up in the microwave. And honestly, I’m happy to eat it seven days a week. It’s that good!

For an even heartier meal, you could always add some shredded chicken or shrimp. I rarely do, because I love it just the way it is. And if you use vegetable broth, it’s completely vegetarian.

With the fresh herbs and lemons, this soup is so light and fresh, I make it throughout the spring and summer. I usually use parsley, but a variety of fresh herbs, like dill and cilantro work well too.

And with a side salad and a crusty loaf of bread, it makes for a filling dinner. If the rest of your family will eat chickpeas and quinoa, that is.

I’ll have to stick with enjoying this soup for lunch all by myself, which might actually be a good thing. I don’t have to share, and there’s more soup for me!

It’s so easy to resort to something pre-packaged and unhealthy for lunch when I’m just cooking for one or two people, but this Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon makes serving a nutritious lunch quick and simple to do.

Be sure to save this Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.

Here’s what you’ll need to make Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon

Olive oil
Produce: onions, garlic, lemons, parsley
Spices: Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
Quinoa
Canned chickpeas
Chicken or vegetable broth
Parmesan cheese

Easy Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Lemon

This light, healthy soup is loaded with flavor and ready to eat in just twenty minutes. It's great for lunch or dinner.

4.45 from 9 votes

Print Pin Save

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 525kcal

Author: Danelle

Ingredients

1-2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup quinoa
2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté a few minutes more.
Stir in quinoa, chickpeas and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.