Ingredients

  • Two 19-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
  • One 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk
  • One 14.4-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup naturally sweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

Method

  • In a blender, combine the drained chickpeas with the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes, apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala and ground ginger and puree the mixture until smooth.
  • Transfer the puree to a medium saucepan.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the yogurt and scallion greens and serve.