Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme; cook 2 more minutes, until aromatic.

Step 2

Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast. Stir in chickpeas and broth; bring soup to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Step 3

Uncover soup and remove bare thyme sprigs. Stir in peas, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. (If you prefer a brothier consistency, feel free to add another cup of broth or water.) Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with additional fresh parsley and cracked black pepper, if desired.