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Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup

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Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup

This recipe makes enough brown rice for tonight's meal, plus extra to be used in Brown Rice Stir-fry. After cooking, allow the leftover rice to cool, then cover and refrigerate.

Per serving 455 calories; 21 g protein; 10 g fat; 78 g carb; 12 g fiber

Prep: 45 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (4 cups) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 bags (5 ounces each) baby spinach leaves
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil. Stir in brown rice and return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook, without lifting lid, for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
  3. Check rice after 30 minutes; if it's not yet tender, cover and continue cooking, up to 10 more minutes. Stir 2 cups cooked rice and chickpeas into the broth; return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook, uncovered, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese; serve immediately.

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