Chicken Kale Chickpea Soup

Chicken Kale Chickpea Soup

Submitted by: Nancy McConnell

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil

  • 1 medium onion (diced)

  • 2 tablespoons Garlic (minced)

  • 1-16 oz can Chickpeas (rinsed, drained)

  • 6-8 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme

  • Kale (chopped)

  • 1/4 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar (optional)

  • 2 dashes Hot Sauce

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken (shredded or cubed)

Instructions:

In a 3-4 quart soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions.  Sauté until slightly tender (about 3 minutes) and add garlic and kale continuing to cook (about 2 minutes). Stir in chickpeas, broth, thyme, poultry seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and hot sauce.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Add chicken and simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour. Serve with crusty bread or top with grated parmesan cheese (or both :-) ). Makes a hearty one-bowl meal.