Chicken Kale Soup Crispy Chickpeas (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and kale combined with crunchy roasted chickpeas for a wholesome, flavorful dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Crispy Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

→ Soup

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
08 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
10 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
14 - 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, diced (optional)
15 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
16 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 1 bay leaf
18 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
19 - ¾ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
20 - Juice of ½ lemon

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chicken pieces to the pot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
05 - Pour in chicken broth. Add diced potatoes if using, dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
06 - Stir in chopped kale and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes until kale is tender and chicken is cooked through.
07 - Remove the bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top generously with the roasted crispy chickpeas.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High in protein and packed with greens
  • Crispy chickpeas add satisfying texture
02 -
  • Contains legumes (chickpeas) that may cause allergies for some.
  • Adjust seasoning and lemon juice according to personal taste for best results.
03 -
  • For extra crunch, let roasted chickpeas cool completely before topping the soup.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat or more lemon juice for brightness.
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