Chickpea and Yogurt Soup with Parsley, Dill and Chives

If you’re looking for something a little different to tangle with your taste buds, this recipe is for you. A lovely light soup that pairs chickpeas and rice with fresh herbs and yogurt. The rice, an Arborio helps thicken the soup and becomes somewhat silky. Between the yogurt, fresh herbs and red pepper flakes you have a flavor explosion and one heck of a lunch. Now this is a bowl of comfort food at its best.

Serve with a side of freshly warmed flatbread or pita and a small salad and you have dinner. Have a great week everyone!

Recipe has been slightly adapted from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine.

*To prevent curdling/breaking it’s important to remove broth from heat and let it sit at least 10 minutes before adding yogurt.

Yield: 4 to 5Author: Cheri

Chickpea and Yogurt Soup with Parsley, Dill and Chives

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 32-ounces low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 15-ounce can drained chick peas
• 1 cup whole milk yogurt
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup dill, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat add olive oil and butter, when butter melts add onion and salt. Stir occasionally until the onion has softened and just starts to brown.
2. Stir in rice, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté stirring constantly about 30 seconds, (this will insure that the garlic does not burn). Add-in broth and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer approx. 15 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, and then let simmer another 10 to 15 minutes until the rice is soft and has thickened the broth. Remove from heat and set aside, another 10 to 15 minutes. Off heat, whisk in the yogurt, parsley, dill and chives. Taste, season with salt and pepper. Ready to serve!

Created using The Recipes Generator