Chicken Rice Soup With Garbanzos and Green Chile

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Chicken Rice Soup With Garbanzos and Green Chile recipe for a hearty meal.
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Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup uncooked rice
8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
15 ounces garbanzo beans , drained
3/4 cup chopped green chili pepper ( new mexico or anaheim )
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
15 ounces black beans , drained ( optional )
1/2 cup enchilada sauce ( optional )
1 -3 teaspoon Tabasco sauce ( or other hot sauce )
grated cheese ( cheddar or monterey jack , for topping )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
369
Sugar
4g
Fat
17g
Warm up on a cold evening with this hearty Chicken Rice Soup With Garbanzos and Green Chile. This soup is a delicious blend of chicken, rice, spices, and beans. The garbanzo beans add a nice texture to the soup, and the green chile gives it a kick of heat. It's an easy recipe to make for a family dinner, or it can be made in advance and reheated for a quick lunch or dinner. The soup can be served with grated cheese on top, which melts and gives it a rich and creamy texture.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
3.Add rice and stir to coat grains in butter.
4.Add chicken stock and bay leaf, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
5.Add garbanzo beans, chile, and cumin and simmer until rice is tender, 25-30 minutes.
6.Season with salt and pepper.
7.Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and Tabasco sauce, if desired.
8.Simmer for a few more minutes.
9.Serve with grated cheese on top.

PROS

This dish is easy to make, and will leave you feeling satisfied and full.

It’s perfect as a hearty meal on a cold winter night.

CONS

The dish is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on a low carb diet.

It may also be too spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins.
Garbanzo beans are high in fiber and protein, which can aid in digestion and help regulate blood sugar.

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