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Swamp Soup

dinner Apr 18, 2026

Swamp Soup
Servings
6–8 servings

Total Time

15 mins or 1 hour if you cook the chickpeas from scratch.

TIP: this soup tastes better if you can use a chick'n broth instead of veggie broth. (I like using the no chicken bullion paste) That will make it so that the soup is a little more green and less brown. I also love using fresh ginger if you have it.

Ingredients

Chickpeas (from dry)

2½ cups dried chickpeas, rinsed
Water (3x the amount of chickpeas)
1 tablespoon salt
Optional: ½–1 teaspoon baking soda (for easier digestion)

Shortcut: Use 3–4 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Base Sauce

1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 inches fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
1 bag (6 oz) fresh spinach
Soy sauce, to taste
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Optional

¼-1/2 can coconut milk (for creaminess, optional)
1 jalapeño (for spice)

For Serving

Cooked rice
Fresh cilantro or green onions

Instructions

1. Cook chickpeas (Instant Pot)

Add chickpeas, water (3x volume), and salt to the Instant Pot.

Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes, then allow a natural release for 20 minutes.

Drain and rinse well. Set aside.

2. Cook rice

Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.

3. Sauté vegetables

In a large pot, water sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.

Add garlic and ginger and cook another 1–2 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper (and jalapeño if using) and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.

4. Add seasoning and spinach

Add vegetable bouillon and spinach.

Cook just until spinach wilts—do not overcook.

5. Blend the sauce

Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the sauce back into the pot.

6. Finish the sauce

Heat gently and add:

Soy sauce to taste
Lime zest and juice

Optional: stir in coconut milk for a creamier version.

7. Assemble

Add chickpeas and stir to coat in the sauce.

Serve over rice (use as much or as little as you like).

8. Garnish

Top with cilantro or green onions and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t add too much rice—it can dilute the flavor
Great for meal prep and reheats well
You can fully customize spice level

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