Description
Marry Me Chickpea Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and kale in a creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Calabrian chili paste (optional)
1 white or yellow onion diced
2 stalks celery diced (optional)
1 medium carrot peeled and diced (optional)
4–6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or white beans drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
4 ounces dry orzo or ditalini pasta (about 1/2 cup orzo or 3/4 cup ditalini)
2 cups Tuscan kale stalks removed
chopped
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk can sub cashew cream (recipe in notes)
or store-bought nondairy cream
1/4 cup vegan parmesan plus more to garnish – I like Violife or Follow Your Heart
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil or vegan butter over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes, onion, celery, and carrot (if using), and sauté until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the paprika and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, chickpeas or white beans, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the soup and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the Tuscan kale and coconut milk, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the kale is wilted and everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with vegan parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: soup
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chickpea Soup, vegan soup, chickpea recipes, hearty soup