This Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup is the perfect soup to warm you on chilly nights! It’s filling yet healthy with the addition of the beans and coconut milk.
When the weather gets chilly, nothing warms me like a big bowl of soup. I dream of soup when I’m out in the cold.
I can picture myself on my couch all wrapped up in blankets sipping on some hot soup with my pups at my side. Nothing beats that kind of day.
I previously shared some soup recipes like my Colcannon Soup and Vegan Corn Chowder, but today I wanted to tell you about my new soup obsession – my Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup.
An Easy and Quick Cozy Meal
My Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Soup recipe came together out of necessity. It was cold and I needed some soup to warm me ASAP. Looking around, I found I had a can of chickpeas, roasted tomatoes and coconut milk on hand…but that was about it.
I figured the chickpeas would make the soup nice and thick. I’m so glad for my bare pantry that day because this has become one of my favorite soups!
I usually make a pot of this soup at least 1-2 times a month because it’s so easy and tasty. I can make it on a Sunday for dinner and then have leftovers to take to work for a few days. I serve it with some nice toasted bread and I’m all set!
Reasons why my this is one of my favorite recipes:
- ready in about 20 minutes
- healthy (good carbs, protein, fat)
- great to take leftovers to work (like I share in my Vegan Meal Planning)
- creamy without the cream
- totally delicious!
Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup Nutrition
Nutritionally this meal provides a nice serving of protein and carbs from the chickpeas and healthy fat from the coconut milk. After having a bowl of my Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Soup, I’m totally full (which I can’t say I feel after having other soups).
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Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup
This Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup is the perfect soup to warm you on chilly nights! It's filling yet healthy with the addition of the beans and coconut milk.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil (or a few TB of veggie broth if you don't use oil)
- 1/2 cup  onion chopped
- dash of salt and pepper
- dash of chili pepper flakes (or more if you like things spicy)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 28 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- dollop of vegan sour cream (optional)
Instructions
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Heat oil (or veggie broth) in a large saucepan and add onion and cook for a few minutes until browned.
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Add all the spices and lemon juice and cook for a few more minutes.
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Add roasted tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add chickpeas, coconut milk, and broth and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Transfer soup to a blender and blend till smooth (you may have to do this in two batches). If the soup too thick for your liking add a bit more veggie broth until you get the consistency you enjoy.
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Top with a dollop of sour cream and some parsley.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition info does not include toppings.
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Colcannon Soup
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Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. By uniting her functional nutrition education with her passion for plants, Mary Ellen offers a completely holistic and science-based approach to designing a healthy, plant-based life.
When she’s not working with clients or creating new vegan meals for her blog, you can find Mary Ellen doting on her two rescue shih tzus, creating the perfect vegan mac & cheese, or exploring the world with her husband.
Becky says
This looks like such a cozy bowl of goodness! It’s definitely soup weather here in Atlanta!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much Becky! It’s even cold in Atlanta!? Wow!
Becky says
Not as cold as usual, but we’re getting down into the 20s tonight.
Jenn says
Nothing better than a cozy bowl of soup on a chilly day. And tomato is a classic that everyone loves. I love the spices you added ( hello turmeric – I’m obsessed!). Can’t wait to give this a try!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Jenn! Yes, turmeric is totally delicious!
Dianne says
I love that you’ve added beans to the mixture. So genius!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much Dianne!
kateringforveggies says
As soon as I read “Roasted Chickpea”, I knew I’d end up making it. It looks amazing! Chickpea combined with turmeric is always so tasty!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Kate! Let me know what you think if you try it! 🙂
Vicki says
This looks awesome… I love tomato soup and I bet this is really filling with the addition of the chickpeas!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you Vicki! It’s so filling, I really don’t even need the bread!
Cadry's Kitchen says
What beautiful presentation! And I bet those chickpeas give your tomato soup a lot of staying power. This looks like the perfect way to warm up on a frosty night!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you Cadry! It’s so warming when it’s cold out!
Randi Tisdall says
Yuuuuuuuummmmy!!! I’m so glad you’re a soup fan like me- I’m always shocked when I hear people dissin’ on some soup. It’s all I want to eat during the winter!!!
Mary Ellen says
What? People dissing on soup? That’ just terrible, they need to try our soups and it will change their minds!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
This soup looks so delicious, Mary Ellen! The coconut milk sold me!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you so much Amy!
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
I love that you’ve taken classic tomato soup and added protein and flavour from chickpeas. Such a great idea 🙂
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Kari! The chickpeas really up the protein!
Courtney's Cookbook says
I LOVE soup! This looks amazing– so creamy and delicious!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you so much Courtney! <3
frieddandelions says
I love chickpeas—I make a few soups with them too! They totally balance things out so that a bowl of soup can be the whole meal! Yum!
Mary Ellen says
Great minds think alike Sarah! Chickpeas are amazing!
Kimmythevegan says
I really enjoy tomato soup, but find it isn’t particularly filling. I love how you bulked it up with chickpeas. It would make it nice & filling. And warm and glorious for lunch on a cold day (I realize I have no right to talk about cold…). I am definitely giving this a try soon!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Kimmy! I love bulking up with chickpeas. I’m obsessed with them lately.
It gets a little chilly in California. 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
Tomato soup is one of my all time favorites. Love that you added chickpeas and your spices are great.
Mary Ellen says
Thank so much Ginny!
Melissa | Vegan Huggs says
I absolutely love tomato soup and I haven’t made it this season yet. I need to get to it! I love that you used roasted tomatoes. This looks so comforting and cozy 🙂
MaryEllen@VNutrition says
Thanks so much Melissa! It’s my go-to cozy soup!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I make a very similar soup and I love how the chick peas give it creaminess. Thanks for linking up
fitfoodiemama says
This looks absolutely amazing! I bet my kids and my hubby would love it too!
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
This looks wonderful, perfect for chilly winter weather. Thanks!
Rachel says
Love this. Making it this week. Thanks!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
You just can’t beat a good tomato soup. I am loving the chickpea addition to thicken it up and make it more filling. You know how much I love chickpeas!
Laurel says
This soup looks AMAZING! Love the extra fiber and protein added from the chickpeas!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you Laurel! Chickpeas are the best!
Beth Worley says
When do you add the coconut milk and do you taste coconut?
Mary Ellen says
Hi Beth, sorry about that – I updated the recipe to add in the coconut milk. I don’t know how I forgot that!
No, I don’t taste any coconut in the soup. It doesn’t make it sweet or anything like that.
onesonicbite says
This sounds so tasty and super easy to make.
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much! It really is easy (and tasty)!
Kayla says
Hello! When do you add the broth?
Mary Ellen says
Hi Kayla! Sorry about that! You add it in with the coconut milk and chickpeas. I updated the recipe!
Aileen Gallagher says
CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER MILK
Mary Ellen says
Hi Aileen, you could probably use any other type of milk – though I have only tried it with the canned coconut milk. I used coconut because it’s a little creamier so it just might make the soup a little less creamy but it should taste the same.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sara Dahlstedt says
How many would you say this recipe feeds? I want to make it for a bigger dinner sitting, and would like to know how to adapt the recipe for a larger company!
Mary Ellen says
Hi Sara! I would say it makes about 8 cups of soup. So I guess at least 8 but I’m not sure you’ll need a cup each if you’re having other courses. I hope your dinner party is wonderful!
Yadira says
The ingredients list does not have how much tomato or chickpeas to add. Am I missing it somehow?
Mary Ellen says
Yadira, I’m sorry, I switched recipe cards and it must have messed things up. I updated the recipe.
Morri Flores says
would it work if I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Mary Ellen says
Hi Morri, I have never tried it but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work if you roast them yourself and it comes out to about the same amount of tomatoes as is in the can. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out. 🙂
Victoria says
Have you tried freezing the extra soup? I was wondering how it would be defrosted. Thanks for a delicious looking dinner idea!
Mary Ellen says
Hi Victoria! Thank so much!
I *think* I froze it before. I make it a lot so I can’t imagine that I haven’t, but I don’t want to tell you definitely. If I have, I’m pretty sure it was fine. It doesn’t have anything in it that might get weird when defrosted (like sometimes tofu or cashew cream can have texture changes). I hope you enjoy!
Caitlin says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have always been neutral to tomato soup, but this was the BEST tomato soup I’ve ever tasted and I will definitely be making it again
Mary Ellen says
Caitlin, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! That made my day! It’s one of my favorites too. 🙂
Bee - Bites 'N Pieces says
Great recipe! I featured it in a recipe roundup here: https://bitesnpieces.co/best-winter-soup-recipes/
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much!
Dawn says
This was so good I will definitely be making it again. I added a little liquid smoke since I didn’t have roasted tomatoes and substituted smoked paprika and used chickpeas made fresh.
Mary Ellen says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Dawn! Adding liquid smoke is such a great idea! I bet it added a nice depth of flavor. 🙂
Thanks for the review!