- 2 tbsp Olive oilextra-virgin
- 1 Onionmedium, finely diced
- 1 Carrotslarge, diced
- 2 stalks Celerydiced
- 4 cloves Garlicminced
- 1 tsp Kosher Saltor to taste
- ¼ tsp Black pepperor more to taste
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 sprig Rosemaryor 1/2 tsp dried
- 4 sprigs Fresh thymeor 1 tsp dried
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 (14.5-oz) can Diced tomatoesundrained
- 2 (15-oz) cans Chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- 4 cups Chicken brothlow-sodium or vegetable broth
- 1 bunch Tuscan kaleribs removed and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
Chickpea Kale Soup
This easy and delicious Chickpea Kale Soup recipe gets its heartiness from chickpeas and chicken broth and its extra nutrition from the superfood kale. Creamy, rich, and filling but still low-fat, this hearty soup will warm you up on a chilly night.
Start with olive oil, carrots, celery, garlic, and seasonings. Once the veggies are tender and fragrant, add in the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes, chickpeas, and chicken broth. Feel free to sub vegetable broth for the chicken broth the recipe asks for to make it vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Then comes the kale. Simply add in the kale, stir, and continue cooking until the kale has wilted. Partially blend the soup and stir in the lemon juice. Divide the soup among bowls, and serve finished with extra chili flakes or crushed black pepper if you wish.
To make the Chickpea Kale Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Chickpea Kale Soup
1 | Cook onions, carrots, celery, and garlic | 8 |
In a pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and add the finely diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until tender and fragrant, about 7 minutes. | ||
2 | Add herbs, tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth | 20 |
3 | Add kale | 10 |
4 | Purée | 1 |
5 | Add lemon juice | 1 |
6 | Serve | |
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Healthy and hearty soup! Thanks!
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