Hello Healthy Recipe: Spinach and chickpea soup

This delicious spinach and chickpea soup is an easy weeknight dinner. With spinach, chickpeas, and orzo, this quick soup is packed with nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3/4 cup multigrain orzo
• 1 cup (15 oz) no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 package (6 oz package each) fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and add orzo, lemon zest, and chickpeas. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until orzo is al dente.
• Stir in basil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Serving size: 1 cup

Per Serving: Calories: 259 Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 6mg Sodium: 333mg Carbohydrates: 37g Fiber: 7g Protein: 13g

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_{Date Last Reviewed: February 6, 2017}