Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons
A comforting spiced chickpea and mushroom soup paired with crispy toasted garlic rangoons for a satisfying appetizer and soup combo. This asian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, sliced cremini mushrooms, medium, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 20 pieces wonton wrappers
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes until browned.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic. Add 2 cups drained chickpeas and 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 sliced green onions. Place 1 tsp of this filling in the center of each wonton wrapper, fold into triangles, pressing edges to seal.
- Step 4: Arrange rangoons on a baking sheet, brush with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Step 5: Blend half the soup with an immersion blender until slightly creamy, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then serve hot with toasted garlic rangoons on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sliced cremini mushrooms from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Soup with Toasted Garlic Rangoons vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
