Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach

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This aromatic lamb and chickpea stew with spinach is made with warm spices, fire roasted tomatoes, and more. Ideal for prepping ahead and great for freezing, this lamb soup recipe is bursting with flavor.

Soup season is in full-swing now that we’re in the middle of winter in Michigan. Though to be completely honest, I’ll make soups all year round! They are a great way to meal prep; make a double batch and freeze half for a busy day down the road. My Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach is no exception, and while it’ll be a delicious course on your dinner table tonight, it’ll taste even better the next day.

Ingredients

Olive oil: A heart healthy oil that I like to use with almost all of my cooking for sautéing and roasting.
Onion: I used a white onion, they’re slightly sweet and mild in flavor but meld well with everything else.
Garlic: Warm, nutty, and aromatic, it’s delicious
Lamb: I used ground lamb, but lamb shoulder is delicious as well.
Warm spices: Cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne make a delicious blend of warm spices that are reminiscent of Lebanese cuisine.
Chicken broth: My go-to for the base of most of my soups, but you could use vegetable broth or beef broth if that’s what you have on hand.
Chickpeas: Also called garbanzo beans, they’re used in a lot of Middle-Eastern foods and are packed full of nutrients.
Diced tomatoes: Adds some needed acidity and robust flavor to the broth and stew. I like to use fire roasted for that extra punch.
Spinach: A leafy green that cooks well in stews and soups, it loses any hint of bitterness.

How to Make Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach

In a large stock pot, heat up the olive oil and add your diced onion.

Then use a microplane or grater to add fresh garlic. Cook the garlic with the onion until it becomes aromatic.

Then add in your lamb, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Next add the cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne, stir until evenly incorporated.

Then pour in your drained and rinsed chickpeas.

Followed by the can of tomatoes.

Then top it off with the chicken broth.

Sprinkle in some salt and pepper, stir, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Add the spinach just a couple minutes before serving.

Spoonful of lamb & chickpea stew with spinach.

Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper to your preference, then serve and enjoy your Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long can you keep chickpea stew in the fridge?

You can store you stew in the fridge for up to 5 days, or 3 months in the freezer.

Are chickpeas good for weight loss?

Because they are high in fiber and protein, they keep you feeling full and satisfied, which promotes weight loss!

Do you have to do anything to canned chickpeas?

Chickpeas in a can have been precooked, so you could eat them straight from the can. I’d recommend rinsing them, as they can become kind of slimy from the can, otherwise there aren’t any hard and fast rules, just preferences!

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Liz eating lamb & chickpea stew with spinach.

Make it for dinner or for a week’s worth of lunches, my Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach is delicious and filling either way.

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