QUICK AND EASY VEGAN SOUP

Quick and Easy Vegan Soup image

Provided by Ex-Pat Mama

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 onion, sliced thin
2 celery ribs (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. When hot add the almonds, onions, and celery (if using celery). Sauté the mixture until the nuts begin to brown. Sprinkle the curry powder over all.
Pour in the broth and the chickpeas - including the liquid. Also add the tomatoes at this point if you are using them. Bring the soup to a boil.
Simmer until the chickpeas are soft - 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.3