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Tuscan Chickpea Soup

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This hearty Tuscan Chickpea Soup features creamy chickpeas simmered with fragrant herbs and fresh vegetables, delivering a comforting and nutritious Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Add chopped kale or spinach in the last 5 minutes of cooking, stirring until wilted.
  6. Remove bay leaf; season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil and serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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