Authentic Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup (Revithia)
This is a comforting, nourishing Greek Chickpea Soup, known as Revithia, full of bright Mediterranean flavor. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (optional, for a heartier stew)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried rosemary to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- If you are using orzo, add it now and cook according to package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the Greek Chickpea Soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before you serve it.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, remove about 1 cup of the soup before adding the lemon juice, blend it until smooth, and stir it back into the pot.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; the flavors deepen overnight.
- If you prefer using dried chickpeas, soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas overnight and cook them until tender before starting step 1.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 0