Weight Loss High Protein Soup | Swiss Chard and Chickpea Soup

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are less expensive and can be prepared in bulk.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from kitchen scraps.

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is often more accessible and kale is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more economical.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in canned chickpeas and diced tomato.

Pour in homemade chicken stock and add Swiss chard; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chard is wilted.

Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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