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Shrimp Corn and Chickpea Soup

Chickpea Soup is hearty but not heavy, served with a spiced broth and loaded with healthy beans, succulent shrimp, corn, and plenty of rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 659 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs raw shrimp (medium) (tails removed, cleaned)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 2 cups corn kernels (See Note 1)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 15 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
  • 15 oz White beans (optional, drained)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup rice (cooked)
  • 2 limes juice

Instructions

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  1. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium high heat, add the oil and sauté the onion several minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, cook another 2 minutes.
  2. Add the jalapenos, corn, cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 more minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add the shrimp, chicken stock and half the cilantro, stir to mix in thoroughly.
  4. Add the chickpeas and optional beans, simmer for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini and rice, stir and simmer for 3 minutes more.
  5. Serve in bowls with squeeze of lime and remaining cilantro on top.

Notes

  • You can either use frozen, thawed (roasted) corn, or grill 3-4 ears of corn and cut from the cob, or use drained canned corn kernels.

Nutrition Information

Calories 659kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 102.1g (34%) Protein 36.2g (72%) Fat 13.4g (21%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g Cholesterol 102.5mg (34%) Sodium 954.3mg (40%) Fiber 11.6g (46%) Sugar 15.5g (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 659

% Daily Value*

Calories 659kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 102.1g 34%
Protein 36.2g 72%
Fat 13.4g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g 31%
Cholesterol 102.5mg 34%
Sodium 954.3mg 40%
Fiber 11.6g 46%
Sugar 15.5g 31%

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