Woodsy shiitake mushrooms, protein-rich chickpeas, and brown rice make this a substantial, satisfying soup.
Ingredients
Serves 61 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
6 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 ounces baby spinach
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
Step 1
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in brown rice and return to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat.
Step 3
Stir rice and chickpeas into broth mixture; return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking 5 minutes more to allow flavors to blend.
Step 4
Stir in spinach and cook, uncovered, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, and season with pepper. Serve immediately, sprinkled with grated parmesan and drizzled with more oil.
Nutrition Information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 244g
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Saturated: 2g
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Unsaturated Fat: 4.1g
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Cholesterol: 5.9mg
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Carbohydrates: 32.8g
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Protein: 14.9g
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Sodium: 395mg
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Fiber: 5.2gPower Foods