Creamy Chickpea and Kale Soup with Parmesan
Yield: 2
Creamy Chickpea and Kale Soup
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Creamy chickpeas, tender kale, and sun-dried tomatoes come together in a rich, comforting soup finished with Parmesan, cream, and a splash of vinegar for balance.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- ¼ cup heavy (fresh) cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, carrot, and celery and cook for 8 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and Aleppo pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Place about one-third of the chickpeas in a blender with ½ cup of the vegetable stock and blend until smooth.
- Add the remaining chickpeas, the chickpea purée, the remaining vegetable stock, salt, and white pepper to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
- Add the kale and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted. Stir in the cream, Parmesan, and white wine vinegar. If the soup is thicker than you would like, add an extra splash of vegetable stock or water until it reaches your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Storage: The soup will thicken considerably as it stands and after refrigeration. Reheat gently and add a splash of vegetable stock or water to loosen before serving.
Costs
- Total Cost: $5.04
- Cost per Serving: $2.52
Costs calculated in June 2026 in Cleveland, USA, using ingredients from Aldi, with the exception of shallot from Meijer, and Aleppo pepper, white pepper, and kosher salt from Whole Foods.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
497Fat
28 gSat. Fat
11 gCarbs
47 gFiber
14 gNet carbs
34 gSugar
7 gProtein
19 gSodium
2514 mgCholesterol
42 mgNutritional information is an estimate only, and depends on the ingredients you use.
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