This Chickpea Tomato Soup is thick and luxuriously creamy without any cream. Infused with basic Indian curry spices, it’s ...

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This tomato soup recipe is unique because it uses chickpeas, which are a great way to add creaminess to a soup without having to use heavy cream. The chickpeas also add protein to the dish.

Drain the chickpeas and stir in along with a generous ... Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat until the soup is just simmering. Cook the soup for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Adjust seasonings as necessary, puréeing after any additions to fully incorporate. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Gently swirl in cream. Top with crispy chickpeas.

Among the soups served, one of the most common in northern Africa is chorba frik, a meaty chickpea soup richly spiced with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger and more. It inspired this recipe from ...