Description
A heartwarming soup made with tender chicken and chickpeas, flavored with fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables, perfect for gatherings and comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (skinless)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sear them for a few minutes on each side until they develop a lovely golden color.
- Pour in the broth and add the drained chickpeas. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate your chosen herbs along with salt and pepper. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes.
- After the chicken is thoroughly cooked, take it out, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir everything together and let it mingle for an additional 10 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth. You can also add chili flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, chickpea soup, high-protein soup, comfort food, healthy recipes