April's Spicy Chickpea Soup with Kale

Name: April's Spicy Chickpea Soup with Kale
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/2 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; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 3 views

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!

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.3g 8%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1507mg 66%

Total Carbohydrate 33.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber 6.7g 24%

Total Sugars 3.7g

Protein 9.5g 19%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.