African Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 3/4 cup brown rice, cooked
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a medium stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. add the onion, bell pepper, and chili; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. add the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. serve warm.