1 bunch Lacinato Kale (ribs removed and loosely chopped)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or 1 lemon)
Steps
Heat oil in a pot or dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 7 minutes.
Add in the broth, rosemary, thyme, bayleaf, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Stir to combine and increase heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes of cooking, add the kale and stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking until the beans are very tender and the kale has wilted, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Remove the bayleaf, and the thyme and rosemary stems (if using fresh). Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup leaving plenty of beans and veggies for texture. (Alternatively, transfer about 1.5 cups of the soup to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Return to the soup and stir to combine).
Stir in the lemon. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Reviews
Sarah on 2026-04-20 (5 stars): This soup is delicious! I added some beef soup meat for extra protein. Saving this recipe for batch cooking in the future.
Bethany on 2025-04-08 (5 stars): My diet is pretty limited in ingredients right now, so I’m struggling to find recipes. Hoewever, this soup had all the things that I’m actively trying to incorporate, and was SO GOOD I ate two bowls. It came together so quickly too. Going to keep this on rotation. Thanks!
Cin8 on 2025-02-22 (5 stars): This was super easy and delicious. Had all the stuff I needed in my pantry already (other than herbs). Leftovers were even better. Will be adding this to my dinner rotation ❤️
BoBelly on 2025-01-26 (5 stars): I made this and it was so good, I am making it again today! I used veggie broth I had made from veg scraps. I make that whenever my scrap bag in the freezer gets full. Today I don't have any made so thinking I will use chicken. It will be great. Thanks!
Sarah on 2024-11-28 (2 stars): Not good. Pass.
Caroline S on 2024-10-21 (5 stars): 10/10 so good. Added 1/2 a cup of orzo and kale after blending. Didn’t have diced tomatoes so used a half a jar of pasta sauce. Also added turkey meatballs. I LOVED, my 2yr old daughter loved, my very picky husband loved. Please make this and enjoy seconds!!!
Monika on 2024-10-02 (5 stars): Love love love!
Christina on 2024-05-07 (5 stars): My go to. I love this soup sooo much. I sub garbanzo beans for norther beans or whatever I have and add purple potato.
I garnish with some fresh grated Parmesan and it’s soooo addicting
Kathy on 2024-03-11 (5 stars): Love love love!! Easy and so delish.
Cacrica on 2024-01-16 (5 stars): Wonderful soup on this below zero day! I needed to use up some kale and had everything else to make your recipe. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese added to the bowl was just right!
Lou Ann Tanner on 2023-11-13 (5 stars): This is the second winter I have made this recipe. Keep it on hand in the freezer from Nov through March. It is by far the best healthy soup I've ever made. Thank you.
Wendy Pope on 2023-10-27 (5 stars): Delish
New Family Favorite
Best friend to some toasty bread too
Don on 2023-10-24 (5 stars): Yummy for a fall day.