Instant Pot (or stove top) Thai Peanut Chickpea Soup is peanutty, savoury, and packed with big bold flavour! This chunky, brothy soup is true comfort food for the soul. It’s filled with delicious flavours, it’s warming and comforting, and perfectly wholesome.
It’s vegan, and made without oil or gluten, making it perfect for all eating preferences.
How do you make Thai peanut Chickpea soup?
This delicious soup recipe is so simple to make, just toss everything, except the peanut butter into your Instant Pot (or large pot on stove top). Follow the cooking directions below for your method of choice.
Stir in the peanut butter once your soup is ready and garnish with green onion, chopped peanuts, sriracha, or any other desired topping.
For my veggies, I’m using:
- sweet potato
- red bell pepper
- zucchini
- mushrooms
- corn
Feel free to customize to suit your tastes. You may sub the sweet potatoes for white, if preferred.
Or you can add chopped onion, peas, cauliflower, or any of your favourite vegetables.
I use canned chickpeas here because the vegetables will cook quickly and dry chickpeas will not cook well in one pot.
If you do prefer using dry chickpeas, and you’re using the stove top method, you can soak them overnight, then cook the chickpeas in the broth and add the veggies in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking for similar results.
You may need a little extra broth to make up for the extra cooking time.
When your soup is ready, stir in the peanut butter and serve.
You’re going to LOVE this Thai peanut chickpea soup! It’s:
- nutty
- savoury
- rich
- creamy
- oil free
- vegan
- gluten free
- EASY to make
- and mouth watering
The flavours here are truly incredible. This dish would also be great served over a bed of rice, if you’re not quite feeling like soup.
So whether you prefer to enjoy this as a soup, or ladled over rice, this recipe will certainly be a winner.
If you enjoy this dish, which I have NO doubt you will, you may also like these:
- Coleslaw Salad w/ Oil Free Thai Peanut Dressing
- Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
- Asian Slaw Vegan Wraps with Cauliflower Rice
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Quinoa
- Perfectly Fluffy Coconut Rice – Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 zucchini diced
- 1 medium sweet potato diced (approx 2 cups)
- 8 oz package cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 19 oz can chickpeas drained & rinsed (approx 2 cups)
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
Optional Garnishes
- green onion
- chopped peanuts
- cilantro
- sriracha
- jalapeno
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
- Dump all the ingredients, except the peanut butter into your Instant Pot and lock the lid, ensuring the valve is set to the sealing position. Set to high pressure for 5 minutes, (it will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure) then quick release the steam once the timer is complete.
- When safe to open the lid, stir in the peanut butter. Serve garnished with desired toppings.
Stove Top Directions
- Add all the ingredients, except the peanut butter to a large pot with a little extra water or broth to cover the veggies, as needed.
- Bring to a boil over high heat then once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until veggies are fork tender. Stir in the peanut butter and serve with desired garnishes.
I absolutely love this soup 🙌🏼 I’ve made it several times already for the family. The hubs and I enjoy it with a bit of hot sauce 🔥🔥
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback Jessica! I’m thrilled you are enjoying this soup so much!