Description
Healthy, nourishing, and ultra-soothing, this Chickpea Kale Tomato Soup is a delightful dish that feels like a big hug of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced *
- 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari *
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes
- 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon regular chili powder *
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasonings
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch cayenne pepper (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup dry GF orzo pasta *
- 2 cups chopped baby kale *
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the cayenne pepper) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock pot, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat until the onions begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and tamari, sauté over medium heat to reduce the mushrooms, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda) and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer. Add the baking soda, stir well, then add the orzo pasta. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the onions and orzo pasta are perfectly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped baby kale stir well to combine. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then add the cayenne pepper, stir for 30 seconds, then remove from the stove.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5