`Chickpea Posole Verde

Chickpea Posole Verde

The chickpeas in this Mexican-inspired soup provide both protein and fiber and is easy to prep ahead of time and take on the go.

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Chickpea Posole Verde

Traditional posole contains hominy, a type of large, puffy corn. We swapped hominy with canned chickpeas to give this zesty Mexican-inspired soup additional protein and fiber. Jarred, tomatillo-based green salsa serves as the base for this flavorful soup, but be sure to buy a low-sodium brand.

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This is a quintessential balanced dish that is high in protein and fiber, and easy to prep ahead of time and take on the go. Try this one for meal prep to eat all week long for lunch.

Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Chickpea Posole Verde

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
3 cups (720g) low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-oz./425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup (246g) mild or medium green salsa
2 cups (270g) rotisserie chicken breast, skin removed and meat chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 ripe avocado, diced

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, cumin, and oregano. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, and green salsa. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Add the rotisserie chicken and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with the pepper and salt. Serve garnished with the diced avocado.

Tip: If you don’t have rotisserie chicken on hand, substitute the same amount of raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Add the raw chicken in step 2 and simmer over low heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Shred the chicken and stir it back into the soup before serving.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: About 1 3/4 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 334; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 58mg; Sodium: 870mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 28g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 7%; Iron: 16%; Potassium: 616mg; Vitamin A: 79%; Vitamin C: 4%

Originally published: July 23, 2020; Updated July 2026

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