This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. This chickpea soup recipe with rice is a bright, healthy soup loaded with vegetables, lemon zest, and warm spices. A cozy, restorative meal ready in 35 minutes! Here’s a cozy soup made of healthy veggies that’s perfect for when you’re looking for a clean-out-the-pantry meal: this cozy chickpea soup recipe! I created it when I was looking for a way to make a vegetarian version of my chicken and rice soup would be just as satisfying.