A hearty blend of chicken, kale, and roasted chickpeas for a nourishing, flavorful comfort meal.
# Components:
→ Crispy Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ¼ tsp sea salt
→ Soup
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
08 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 lb 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 tsp dried thyme
16 - ½ tsp dried oregano
17 - 1 bay leaf
18 - ½ tsp black pepper
19 - ¾ tsp salt, adjust to taste
20 - Juice of ½ lemon
# Directions:
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 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway, 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 sliced celery. Sauté 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 cook, stirring for 2–3 minutes until lightly seared.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, add diced potato if using, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
06 - Add chopped kale and simmer for 8–10 minutes until kale is tender and chicken is cooked through.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve soup topped generously with crispy chickpeas.
