Jul 14 2026
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Soups & Chilis Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Served with cornbread

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Cornbread Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Add Carrots and Celery

    Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the veggies start to soften.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Tomatoes

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add Chickpeas and Seasonings

    Once boiling, add the drained chickpeas, salt, black pepper, thyme, and oregano. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with Spinach and Lemon Juice

    In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice. Remove from heat once the spinach is wilted.

Cornbread Directions

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish.

  2. 7

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 8

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.

  4. 9

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 10

    Bake the Cornbread

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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