Chickpea Chicken Soup
Chickpea Chicken Soup is so simple to make with just 4 ingredients. A filling and delicious meal that is satisfying without being too rich and heavy.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 10 cups homemade chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 pound smoked chicken diced
- 1 can 16 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a dutch oven or large pan over medium- high heat for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and chickpeas. Continue to cook another 10- 15 minutes.
- Garnish with chives if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in a pan over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.
Additional Options:
- Sautéed Vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Pasta: Broken fettuccine, macaroni, orzo or diatlini.
- Greens: Baby spinach, kale or chard.
- Beans: If you don't like chickpeas, navy beans or cannellini beans work well.
- Herbs: Fresh or dried herbs will add delicious flavor. Thyme, basil and parsley are great additions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 3569mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g