Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with a warm bowl of this Vegan Stew. It's made thick and creamy with stewed chickpeas and seasoned to perfection with a few classic Mediterranean spices. Enjoy in a bread bowl or with a side of your favorite crusty bread for a satisfying, comforting meal.
In a medium-sized saucepan, cook over medium heat the olive oil, garlic, carrots, and onion. Cover for 10 minutes or until the onions start to become translucent. When the onions start getting soft, add the cumin, paprika, and salt.
In a separate pot, add chickpeas. Add enough water such that there is approximately 1.5' above the chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes on medium heat. Monitor so that water is not lost.
When chickpeas are cooked through and soft, add the garlic, carrots, and onion to the pot.
Optional but encouraged: Remove ⅓ of the soup mixture and puree in a food processor or blender, then add back to the soup mixture.
Add water if the consistency is not to your liking. Add salt until the taste is to your liking. Before placing in the bread bowl, add lemon juice and mix.
Ladle soup into bread bowl. Enjoy.
Notes
As with most hearty stew recipes, this vegan chickpea stew makes an excellent meal prep. Follow the recipe as instructed then divide the stew between meal prep containers (as written, this stew makes about 4 servings). Pack crusty bread on the side and top just before serving along with your desired garnishes.