Lemon Dill Chickpea Orzo Soup

Ashley

Delicious, nourishing, and brightened up with fresh lemon juice and herbs, this Lemon Dill Chickpea Orzo Soup is the perfect one-pot meal for chilly weeknights!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Lunch/Dinner, Main, Main Course, Meal Prep, Soup

Cuisine American, Greek-Inspired

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup uncooked orzo (if subbing for uncooked white rice, please see recipe notes)
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup diced celery
8 cloves thinly sliced garlic
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons flour
8 cups prepared vegan chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch kale, chopped
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 to 3 lemons
¼ cup fresh chopped dill, plus more for serving

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until it just starts to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the leeks, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, about another minute or so. Sprinkle in flour and cook another minute, continuing to stir.
Pour in the prepared stock and increase the heat to high. Once the soup reaches a boil, add the chickpeas, decrease the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Add the kale and continue to simmer until it’s just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Off the heat, add fresh lemon juice and dill. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve warm with additional fresh dill and a lemon wedge.
ENJOY!

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Notes

If you're subbing the orzo with 3/4 cup of uncooked white rice, please note that cooking times will vary. Simmer uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. After the rice is tender, proceed with the original recipe.

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