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Cocido de Garbanzos (Spanish Chickpea Soup)

This Cocido de Garbanzos (Spanish Chickpea Soup) is a healthy version that has enough meat to keep you satiated for hours but it's also loaded with veggies that are good for you.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 555 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried chickpeas soaked overnight, drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast skinless & boneless
  • 4 ounces Spanish style chorizo cut into 1/2 inches rounds
  • 8 baby red or white potatoes scrubbed and halved
  • 2 large carrots cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 medium cabbage about 1 lb, cored and cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker, place chicken, chickpeas, chorizo, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt & pepper, oregano, paprika & saffron.
  2. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan and add it into the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, add the cabbage into the soup, cover and cook until it is tender, about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and discard.
  6. Shred the chicken and add back into the soup; season with salt & pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 555kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 742mg (31%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 555kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 98g 33%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 742mg 31%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.