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Tuscan Chickpea Soup

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A hearty and flavorful Tuscan chickpea soup featuring tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting meal any day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in chickpeas, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf, then add chopped kale or spinach; cook until greens wilt, about 5 more minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, drizzle a little high-quality extra virgin olive oil on top before serving.

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