Chickpea Stew With Orzo And Greens
Looking for an easy and delicious chickpea stew recipe? Look no further than this hearty Chickpea Stew With Orzo And Greens! Packed with protein, a light, lemon flavor and a handful of shredded parmesan, this dish is perfect for any season. This chickpea orzo soup is a great vegetarian recipe, and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small fennel bulb, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- ½ parmesan rind
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- ½ cup orzo
- 1 qt loosely packed greens (mustard greens, kale, or swiss chard are all great options)
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped scallions for garnish
- squeeze of lemon juice
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, fennel and onion and saute for about 5-7 minutes, or until the carrots have softened and the onions start to turn translucent. Add in your garlic, red pepper flakes, and rosemary, and cook for a couple minutes more.
- Add 4-5 cups of the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then add the parmesan rind, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and orzo. Reduce the heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the greens to the pot and simmer until they are soft. (These cook quickly so keep an eye on them - they only need about 2 minutes). Add 1-2 cups of additional broth (depending on how soupy you like your soup!) and season everything with salt and pepper.
- Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
- Be sure to add more broth if the soup becomes too thick for your liking.
- Play around with the flavors - add different veggies, different types of greens, etc.
- Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Reheat on the stove over medium heat, adding more broth as needed.
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