Green Goodness Soup with Chickpeas

Step 1

Boil a large pot of water. As the water heats, de-stem the kale. Wash the leaves thoroughly.

Step 2

Once the water is at a rapid boil, season generously with salt. Add the spinach. Cook until the water returns to a boil, about 2-3 min. Remove the spinach from the water & transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Add the cleaned kale & peeled garlic to the boiling water. Cook for 4-5 min.

Step 4

As the kale cooks, peel & cut the potatoes into 2-inch pieces.

Step 5

Remove the kale once tender & soft. Add it to the bowl with spinach. (Drain the used water or keep for the potatoes!)

Step 6

Add the potatoes to the pot & cover with cold water (or use the veggie water from earlier). Heat everything to a boil & cook for 8-10 min, until fork tender. Remove the potatoes & add to the bowl with veggies. Drain the water.

Step 7

Add all the cooked veggies back to the pot. Pour in enough veggie broth to cover the greens & potatoes. Stir everything together.

Step 8

Use an immersion blender to purée everything until thick & smooth.

Step 9

Turn the heat on low. Stir in drained & rinsed chickpeas. Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for an added kick if you wish. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Stir it all together & allow the soup to simmer for 1-2 min. Smash several chickpeas against the sides of the pot as it heats. Season to taste & serve with crispy bread for dipping. Enjoy!