Description
A comforting and hearty Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup that is packed with vegetables, legumes, and flavorful seasonings. This soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3-4 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 lb (225 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 cups (1.25 liter) vegetable stock
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut cream
- 1/2 cup (30 g) sundried tomatoes
- 2 cups (75 g) black kale (cavolo nero)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Season and Add Ingredients: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, tomato paste, chickpeas, potatoes, and vegetable stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend Soup: Optionally, blend a portion of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Stir in Remaining Ingredients: Add coconut cream, sundried tomatoes, and black kale. Simmer until kale is wilted.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Season to taste and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can customize the soup by adding other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- For a protein boost, add cooked quinoa or shredded chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
