HEARTY SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SOUP

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Make and share this Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
6 cups store-bought low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 (5 ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in brown rice and return to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch-oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover, and remove from heat.
  • Check rice after 30 minutes; if it is not yet tender, cover and continue cooking, up to 10 more minutes. Stir 2 cups cooked rice (reserve remaining rice for another use) and chickpeas into broth; return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Stir in spinach; cook, uncovered, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 683.1, Carbohydrate 114.4, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 27.9

Jims baby Smith
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful soup. I would definitely recommend it.


Joan Gaduang
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of cumin next time.


Jeremy Sneex
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland. I think I might have added too much water.


Morris DuBose
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's packed with spinach, chickpeas, and carrots.


BOKA YT GAmER
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I love the bright flavor of this soup. The lemon and cumin really shine through.


Emmanuel Ackah
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This soup is delicious and so comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Wajiha Mukhtar
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of chickpeas and lemon really made it special.


Khan Zulhas
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a great way to use up leftover spinach and chickpeas.


Jose Jose Jason comedian
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so healthy.


Flavius Neag
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This hearty soup was a hit with my family! The spinach and chickpeas added a great depth of flavor, and the addition of lemon and cumin gave it a nice brightness. I will definitely be making this again.