Chickpeas and Swiss Chard in Parmesan and Sun-Dried-Tomato Broth

By Bellacucinam

Ingredients

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus one 2-inch Parmigiano-Reggiano rind
• Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 bunch Swiss chard (3/4 pound), stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch ribbons
• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons store-bought sun-dried-tomato pesto
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium soup pot, bring the broth to a simmer with the cheese rind and the chickpeas. Cook over low heat until the broth is flavorful, about 10 minutes; discard the rind. Add the Swiss chard and simmer until wilted, about 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the sun-dried-tomato pesto. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of the remaining pesto and serve.