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Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup

September 8, 202212 Comments

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Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients. via @thiswifecooks

Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~

This hearty and healthy soup is easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.

Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.

Chickpea and Rice Soup Recipe

This warm and fragrant soup is made with canned chickpeas, fresh veggies, wild rice, aromatic herbs, and a handful of spices simmered in vegetable broth. Turmeric specifically, adds a hint of Indian flavor to the soup that I find satisfying and garlicky naan bread served on the side for dipping rounds out the meal nicely.

I like this recipe because it’s cozy and comforting; just right for enjoying while curled up on the couch, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. The flavors and textures are all nicely balanced – a tasty way to warmup on a chilly day.

Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.

Chickpeas and Garbanzo Beans are the Same

I use both names for this versatile bean interchangeably. There’s no rhyme or reason as to why one or another makes it into the title of a recipe other than I just personally think it sounds better. Also, I’ve never understood why so many of us say ‘chickpeas’ when the can so clearly reads ‘garbanzo beans’.

Whatever you call them, they’re delicious. I became somewhat obsessed with making Chickpea Burgers over the summer and Chickpea Salad sandwiches are one of my favorite work-at-home lunches.

Ingredients for Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup

You will need:

  • 2 cups herbed wild rice, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.
 

How to Make Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup

STEP ONE: In a medium size pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery.  Cook and stir for 3 minutes, until softened.

STEP TWO: Stir in the garlic, thyme, turmeric, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.  Continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.

STEP THREE: Add the vegetable broth and garbanzo beans.  Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Remove from heat then stir in the cooked rice and serve hot.

Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.

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Originally posted December 5, 2014. Updated September 8, 2022.

Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.
Wild Rice and Garbanzo Bean Soup ~ This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.

Wild Rice & Garbanzo Bean Soup

This hearty and healthy soup is dairy-free and easy to make with simple and savory ingredients.
5 from 15 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: dairy free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups herbed wild rice cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  • In a medium size pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery.  Cook and stir for 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, thyme, turmeric, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.  Continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable broth and garbanzo beans.  Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat then stir in the cooked rice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6319IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Natalie

    September 12, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    I love bean soup. It always reminds me of my dearest grandmother. Looking forward to trying your recipe, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Giangi

    September 12, 2022 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Great bean and garbanzo soup. I love the rice with it, just perfect. Thank you for your recipe

    Reply
  3. Rachel

    September 12, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    This soup was perfect! So warm, comforting and filling!

    Reply
  4. Rosanna

    September 12, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    This soup was so delicious, we all loved it!

    Reply
  5. Jess

    September 12, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect for fall!

    Reply
  6. Tina

    September 13, 2022 at 3:29 am

    Loving the combo of rice and garbanzo beans. Such a cozy soup recipe!

    Reply
  7. nancy

    September 13, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    WONDERFUL and satisfying Garbanzo Bean Soup!! totally warms me up!

    Reply
  8. Crystal

    September 13, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    I’m loving this garbanzo bean soup! It’s cozy and filling- just what I need right now.

    Reply
  9. Jacqui

    September 13, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    Filling, delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply

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