April's Spicy Chickpea Soup with Kale

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My friend April made this soup for me one afternoon when visiting. I loved it so much, I asked her how she made it and now make it often for myself. It's easy, wholesome, and can be adjusted to personal tastes easily. Enjoy!

Submitted by Linda
Published on June 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1 medium onion, minced

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas - rinsed, drained, and lightly smashed

  • 1 small bunch kale, chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pot until warm. Add cumin seeds and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, chickpeas, and kale.

  2. Bring soup to a simmer and cook until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in parsley. Remove from heat; top with Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note:

Vegetable stock can be used in place of chicken stock. Other greens such as spinach, collards, or Swiss chard can be used in place of kale. Use your judgment on the amount of greens you wish your soup to have.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216 Calories
6g Fat
33g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1507mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 130mg 144%
Calcium 208mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 768mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.