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Chickpea and lentil soup surprises with its rich taste. Although the recipe calls for the soup to be made from legumes, it seems that the broth is meat. Chickpea soup is a source of vegetable protein and healthy vitamins. The dish is especially recommended for those who are on a diet or do not eat animal products. Canned chickpeas are used to prepare the soup, which significantly reduces the cooking time.

Step 1

Fry the vegetables. Fry the onion in vegetable oil until soft. Add the spices - cumin and paprika. Add the carrots and garlic, continue frying for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the ingredients and cook the soup. Pour water into a saucepan, put it on the fire, put in the fried vegetables, lentils, salt, pepper, add bay leaf and thyme. Let the water boil, cook for 10 minutes over moderate heat. Add chickpeas and tomatoes to the saucepan, cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Puree the soup with a blender and add green peas. Take 2 cups of soup and puree it with a blender. Return the puree to the pan, add green peas. Cook the soup for 3-4 minutes.