Chicken Kale Soup Crispy (Printable Version)

Nourishing chicken and kale soup topped with crunchy spiced chickpeas for added texture and flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Broth

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 oz), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 5 ounces kale, stems removed and leaves chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Crispy Chickpeas

14 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Spread evenly on the baking tray and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until golden and crunchy. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, browning lightly but not fully cooking through.
06 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
07 - Stir in chopped kale and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until kale is wilted and chicken is cooked through.
08 - Mix in lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a generous topping of crispy chickpeas.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Store leftover crispy chickpeas separately to maintain crunch
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute chicken with cubed tofu
03 -
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat
  • Serve with crusty gluten-free bread for a more filling meal
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