This comforting and easy chicken soup is flavored with warm spices and punchy ginger.

The first step is searing coriander-turmeric seasoned chicken thighs to build flavor.

The recipe calls for spinach, but torn kale or Swiss chard leaves are a great swap.

Spiced Chicken Chickpea Soup

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

This recipe was developed by Julia Levy.

can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4cupslower-sodium chicken broth

1teaspoonlemon zest plus 1 Tbsp.

Rub chicken thighs evenly with mixture.

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high.

Add chicken; cook, undisturbed, until deep golden on 1 side, about 4 minutes.

Transfer to a plate.

Add carrots to pot; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken, chickpeas, broth, and lemon zest.

Bring soup to a boil.

Remove chicken, shred into bite-size pieces, and return to pot.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.