"The next time your soup needs a hearty kick, extra protein, or a creamier texture, turn to canned chickpeas. The already-cooked legumes are full of starches, so you'll want to puree them or break them down with a fork before adding some to your soup recipe."
"You can use this hack on both homemade and store-bought, canned soups, and since the flavor of the chickpeas doesn't really stand out, you may not even notice that there are any beans in this soup. This healthy canned food will also offer a dose of fiber and protein, helping you stay fuller for longer; each 100-gram serving has 7 grams of protein and about 6 grams of fiber."
Pureed canned chickpeas thicken soups, add creaminess, and increase protein and fiber content. The legumes are already cooked and rich in starches, so they should be pureed or broken down with a fork before being added to soup. This method works with both homemade and store-bought canned soups because chickpeas have a mild flavor that blends in. Hummus, made from pureed chickpeas, can act as a plant-based alternative to a roux and contributes similar thickening and nutritional benefits. Add hummus toward the end of cooking to prevent separation, stirring well to disperse evenly. Different hummus flavors can add variety.
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