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Whether you’re going meatless as a way of life, as a Meatless Monday ritual, or just because you don’t have anything else in the house, you’ve come to the right place.
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My inspiration came from leftover grains – I had both cooked brown rice and cooked farro (my new favorite grain) in the refrigerator, and they were sitting there unloved.
I decided to make them best friends with a few pantry options, and whaddya know, it turned out extremely well!
The best soups are always serendipitous that way.
Recipe: Vegan Chickpea Chile Soup with Greens and Grains
Summary: Serendipitous leftover rice and farro lead to a wonderfully delicious vegetarian/vegan soup full of chickpeas, tomatoes, chiles and greens.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon mild Hatch chile powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes in own juice
- 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3-4 ounces roasted chopped Hatch chiles (or use diced canned green chiles)
- 3 cups homemade vegetable broth (low-salt canned is fine, but watch the salt in step 1)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup leftover cooked brown rice (or other grain)
- 1 cup leftover cooked farro or other (or other grain)
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed greens (I used Organic Girl Five Happiness Greens)
Instructions
- In a soup pot, heat oil and add onion. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes, until it softens and begins to turn light brown on the edges. Add garlic, chile powder, oregano and salt and sauté for another minute or so to cook the garlic.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, Hatch chiles, broth and water, put lid on pot and simmer for 15-30 or so minutes (split-second timing isn’t important in this soup), to marry the flavors.
- Add rice and farro (or whatever other cooked grains you are using), cover and simmer another 5 or so minutes, until everything is piping hot.
- To serve, add a big handful of greens to each bowl, ladle hot soup on top, and enjoy! (Hot soup will wilt the greens just enough.)
- Serves 4.
Recipe source
Original recipe by Dorothy Reinhold | ShockinglyDelicious.com
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Diet type: Vegan, vegetarian
Diet tags: Reduced fat
Number of servings (yield): 4
Culinary tradition: USA (General)
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Today’s Sunday Supper recipes
This week our #SundaySupper blogger crew is celebrating Meatless Meals, hosted by Tammi of Momma’s Meals. Take a look at our tempting feast!
Salads, Soups, Stews and Starters
- Spicy Vegan Potato Salad by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Veggie Salad Trio with Zucchini Noodles and Pesto by Hip Foodie Mom
- Olive Tapenade by MealDiva
- Chickpea Chile Soup with Greens and Grains by Shockingly Delicious
- Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Potato Chickpea Stew by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- “Beef” Stew with Potato Cake Tops by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
“Meat”balls
- Teriyaki Quinoa “Meatballs” by The Foodie Patootie
- Black Bean “Meatballs” with Marinara by Foxes Love Lemons
- Spicy Vegetarian Meatballs by Mess Makes Food
Pastas, Pizzas and Casseroles
- Zucchini and Mushroom Skillet Lasagna by Curious Cuisiniere
- Four Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Shells by Melanie Makes
- Spicy Penne with Tomatoes and Havarti by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cheesy Tomato Casserole by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Deconstructed Vegan “Lasagna” by What Smells So Good?
- Ramen Stir Fry by Ninja Baking
- Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Broccolini Macaroni and Cheese by Family Foodie
- Sundried Tomato and Zucchini Pizza with Goat Cheese by Healthy. Delicious.
- Creamy Parmesan Mushroom and Leek Pasta by Neighborfood
- Roasted Veggie Manicotti by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Pasta Patate by Webicurean
- Spaghetti and Chickpeas and Roasted Tomato Sauce by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Broccoli, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole by Momma’s Meals
- Radicchio and Gorgonzola Tortelloni with Butter and Walnuts by Manu’s Menu
Burgers
- Quinoa Black Bean Burger with Ginger Cilantro & Turmeric by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Garbanzo and Brown Rice Burgers by girlichef
- Tofu Burgers by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Tacos & Everything Wrapped
- Blackened Tofu Tacos with Asian Slaw by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mushroom & Poblano Tacos by La Cocina de Leslie
- Green Chile Enchiladas by Cookin’ Mimi
- Beet and Goat Cheese Tacos with Avocado Cream by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Black Bean and Avocado Flautas by Supper for a Steal
- Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos by Alida’s Kitchen
Other Main and Side Dishes
- Vegan, Gluten Free Breakfast Bars by Pies and Plots
- Mushroom and Lentil Cottage Pie by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Mediterranean Tomato Tart by Magnolia Days
- Lentil Stuffed Peppers by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Fontina Polenta with Sauteed Porcini Mushrooms by La Bella Vita Cucina
- Leek and Zucchini Tarte Tatin by Food Lust People Love
- Tofu and Peas Curry (Tofu Matar) by Soni’s Food
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Disclosure: Melissa’s Produce sent the Hatch chiles and chile powder for recipe development.
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I love chickpeas, and this sounds like a fabulous new way to use them!
Sarah,
Lots of us are in the chickpea club!
What a hearty dish this is! I Love it! thanks for sharing!
Tammi,
You’re right…this one will be very satisfying for dinner.
Your chickpea chile soup is indeed inspired, Dorothy. And oh, so gourmet…I’ve seen a lot of TV chefs wilting greens these days =)
Thanks, too, for the reminder to try faro =)
Kim/Ninja,
Farro is my go-to grain these days.
WOW this looks and sounds so good. I love chick peas!
Bobbi,
Me too! They are so versatile.
Oh what a great flavorful and filling soup. Farro is my favorite grain too.
Renee,
If you like farro, be sure to try freekah and spelt, too.
I love faro too! I love the look of this soup – perfect comfort food. Pinning!!
Susan/Wimpy,
Thanks!
This looks fantastic! I’ve never seen Hatch dried chili powder, I’ll have to keep an eye out.
Shannon,
If you can’t find the dried Hatch chile powder, use whatever chile powder you have on hand. My motto is “use what you have.”
I absolutely have to make this. I love farro and chickpeas. Pinned!!
Shaina,
You HAVE TO!
This is a hearty yet healthy dish! Chickpeas are one of my new favorite foods, so I’m looking forward to trying this!
Laura,
Hearty + healthy = H squared!
I’ve never made chili with chickpeas but I love how fresh and delicious it looks!
Heather/Hezzi-D,
Do be afraid of chickpeas in your chili!
I’ve been in love with farro recently, too! I just love the texture of it and how it NEVER gets mushy! Great recipe, and I especially like the bit of greens on top for freshness. Just the way I like to eat a vegetarian meal!
Lori,
Stirring the greens into the hot chili is the best strategy!
This dish looks so comforting and I love chickpeas! I’m adding this to my meal plan this week….
Jennifer,
You will be very happy with this!
Mmm, I’d love this with some quinoa or millet in place of the farro to make it gluten free. The flavors and textures sound amazing!
Brianne,
Sure, that’s a great idea!
Love the flavors and the heartiness of this dish, Dorothy. My younger daughter usually eschews soup because she says there nothing to eat so I can never serve her thin broth-y ones. She’d love yours. Lots to eat in there!
Stacy,
Yep, it’s almost a stew!
Isn’t farro wonderful???? So glad you included so many yummy ingredients in this hearty soup!
Liz,
Farro, freekah and spelt are my faves!
Mmmm, another great chili recipe sans the meat! I have got to try the hatch chili that I’ve read so much about! The chickpeas are so good for us too!
Roz,
Hatch chiles are wonderful! However, I am a “use what you have or can get” type of person, so use canned diced green chiles if that’s what is available to you.
Your soup looks just incredible and so hearty!
Jennifer,
Thanks! It is! I coulda called it a stew.
Dorothy, this Vegan Chickpea Chile Soup with Greens and Grains looks fabulous. . love that you used leftover rice and farro!! I absolutely love everything you have in here.. I’ll take a huge bowl please. . and beautifully photographed! love this!
Alice,
Thank you! I love having grains sitting around waiting to be repurposed.
When I saw what you were making this week, I couldn’t wait for the recipe. You definitely didn’t disappoint – Pinning!
Thank you, Melanie!
I LOVE farro. We use it a lot in Italy! And I really like how you turned some leftovers into an amazing new dish! Well done!
Manu,
Yep, I am queen of the leftovers!