How many calories are in Chickpea Soup with Meatballs?
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs has about 527 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is a Soups And Creams international recipe with 527 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
527 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
66.7 g
About This Recipe
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is a soups and creams recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around ground beef, chickpeas, and potato.
Like most enduring soups and creams recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 527 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chickpea Soup with Meatballs worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked chickpeas.
Put the chickpeas, peeled garlic and chopped cilantro in a pot. Add broth and take to high heat.
In the meantime, cut the potato into wedges.
Once boiling, add the potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes.
At the same time, mix the ground beef with the garlic paste, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Optional: Add some chopped parsley.
Mix well and shape the meatballs. Take to the fridge.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, pour the oil and add the meatballs.
Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Check if they are cooked on the inside.
Serve the chickpea soup with potato in a big cup and add the meatballs.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
527
Protein
66.7g
Carbs
159g
Fat
34.7g
Fiber
21.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs has about 527 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chickpea Soup with Meatballs can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Breadcrumbs for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chickpea Soup with Meatballs generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chickpea Soup with Meatballs gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven for Chickpea Soup with Meatballs so there is room to simmer without boiling over.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is ready when the ground beef is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is not vegetarian as written because it includes Ground Beef.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Breadcrumbs. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chickpea Soup with Meatballs already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 66.7 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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