Save A nourishing and flavorful soup featuring tender chicken, hearty kale, and crunchy roasted chickpeas for a healthy twist on classic comfort food.
This soup became a family favorite on chilly evenings. The comforting blend of chicken and kale paired with crispy chickpeas always reminds me of cozy gatherings and laughter around the dinner table.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz / 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp for chickpeas and 2 tbsp for soup
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp
- Sea salt: ¼ tsp
- Yellow onion: 1 medium, diced
- Carrots: 2, peeled and sliced
- Celery stalks: 2, sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken breast or thighs: 1 lb (450 g), boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Chicken broth: 6 cups (1.4 L), low-sodium
- Kale: 4 cups (100 g), chopped, stems removed
- Yukon Gold potato: 1 medium, diced, optional
- Dried thyme: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: ½ tsp
- Bay leaf: 1
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp, adjust to taste
- Lemon juice: Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Roast the chickpeas:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Start the soup:
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic:
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken:
- Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until lightly seared.
- Add broth and seasonings:
- Pour in chicken broth. Add potatoes (if using), thyme, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Simmer kale:
- Add chopped kale and simmer for another 8–10 minutes until kale is tender and chicken cooked through.
- Finish and serve:
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with crispy chickpeas.
Save We love sharing this soup at family Sunday lunches. The kids are always excited to sprinkle extra chickpeas on top, and it's a treat hearing them ask for seconds.
Required Tools
Large pot, baking sheet, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Contains legumes (chickpeas). Always check packaged ingredients, especially broth, for hidden allergens such as gluten or soy.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories: 325, Total Fat: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 26 g.
Save Enjoy this soup for lunch or dinner whenever you need comfort and nourishment. The crispy chickpeas make every bowl special!