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Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup

Woodsy shiitake mushrooms, protein-rich chickpeas, and brown rice make this a substantial, satisfying soup.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
6 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 ounces baby spinach
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in brown rice and return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 30 to 40 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, 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.

    Step 3

    Stir rice and chickpeas into broth mixture; return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking 5 minutes more to allow flavors to blend.

    Step 4

    Stir in spinach and cook, uncovered, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, and season with pepper. Serve immediately, sprinkled with grated parmesan and drizzled with more oil.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 244g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 2g

    Step 8

    Unsaturated Fat: 4.1g

    Step 9

    Cholesterol: 5.9mg

    Step 10

    Carbohydrates: 32.8g

    Step 11

    Protein: 14.9g

    Step 12

    Sodium: 395mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 5.2g

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