Spiced Find Four Chickpea and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A hearty and warming stew combining chickpeas, root vegetables, and aromatic spices, inspired by the strategic layers of the Find Four game. This Middle Eastern soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, carrot, and potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 300 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 2 diced medium carrots, and 1 diced large potato to the pot; stir to coat with spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and stew has thickened.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and remove from heat before serving hot.