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    Home » Recipe » Soup » Easy Kale and Chickpea Soup with Crunchy Garlic Toasts

    Easy Kale and Chickpea Soup with Crunchy Garlic Toasts

    Published Jan 13, 2014 · Updated Jan 12, 2020 by Ginnie · 24 Comments

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    Warm up with a bowl of this delicious, easy-to-make Kale and Chickpea Soup with Crunchy Garlic Toasts!

    Delicious Kale and Chickpea Soup recipe … the perfect vegetarian soup recipe for a cold winter day! This healthy vegan Chickpea Soup is simple to make and packed with veggies: kale, carrots, tomatoes, and more! Serve this easy Italian Chickpea Soup with crunchy Garlic Toasts for a healthy meatless meal. Great for a clean eating diet … gluten free, too! | Hello Little Home #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #chickpeassoup #healthysoup #kalerecipe #vegetablesoup #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian

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    New York has had the craziest weather lately. In the space of a week, there's been rain (twice), bitter cold and a snow storm, and even a heat wave ... I didn't even need my winter coat yesterday!

    It's started cooling off again, and I'm declaring it soup weather! If there is anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold night, I can't think of it.

    I love all kinds of soups, but this easy Kale and Chickpea Soup is one of my favorites.

    This delicious chickpea soup is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of crazy ingredients, plus it's vegan and gluten-free. And the crunchy garlic toasts are the perfect accompaniment. I think you'll love it, too!

    A Bowl of Kale and Chickpea Soup.

    How to Make Kale and Chickpea Soup

    This hearty vegetable soup is so simple to make!

    You'll start with a flavorful base of onions, celery, and carrots. Once the veggies are softened, garlic and a mixture of Italian spices add even more flavor.

    The vegetables are simmered with broth, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes (I like use fire-roasted tomatoes) until tender. Finally, you'll stir in baby kale leaves and cook just until they're wilted.

    You can use regular kale, too. It will just take a few more minutes to cook.

    Preparing Kale Chickpea Soup

    Crunchy Garlic Toasts

    This Kale and Chickpea Soup is super light and fresh, and I love serving it with Crunchy Garlic Toasts.

    These garlic toasts are very easy to make, and the perfect pair for this warming soup.

    They're simple to make, too. Simply slice a baguette on the diagonal, then drizzle the slices with olive oil (I used about a tablespoon). Bake the toasts until crispy, then rub them with a clove of garlic. Yum!

    If you want to keep this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free bread for the toasts, too.

    Making crunchy garlic toasts to go with vegan Kale Chickpea Soup

    Kale and Chickpea Soup served with Crunchy Garlic Toasts

    Paired with these Crunchy Garlic Toasts, this Kale and Chickpea Soup is the perfect comfort food recipe for cold winter days.

    Make it tonight!

    Kale and Chickpea Soup served with Crunchy Garlic Toasts
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    Kale and Chickpea Soup with Crunchy Garlic Toasts

    Warm up on a cold day with this delicious Kale and Chickpea Soup with Crunchy Garlic Toasts! It's healthy and delicious!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 4 to 6 people
    Calories: 424kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    For Soup:

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 2 medium carrots, sliced
    • 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 6 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (5-ounce) package baby kale (or spinach), roughly chopped
    • 5 large basil leaves, julienned
    • salt
    • pepper

    For Garlic Toasts:

    • 1 medium baguette
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large clove garlic

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    Prepare Soup:

    • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or dutch oven. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until slightly softened.
    • Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and dried basil and oregano. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
    • Stir in broth, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are softened (about 10-15 minutes).
    • Stir kale into soup. Simmer until kale is wilted, another minute or two. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

    Prepare Garlic Toasts:

    • While soup simmers, prepare garlic toasts. Using a serrated knife, cut baguette on the diagonal into ¼-inch thick slices.
    • Place slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
    • Bake bread until golden brown and crisp, about 5 - 10 minutes. Watch carefully, because it is easy to overcook the toasts.
    • Remove from oven. When toasts are cool enough to handle, slice garlic clove in half and rub cut side over toasts. Set toasts aside.

    Serve Soup:

    • To serve, sprinkle soup with fresh basil (if desired) and serve with garlic toasts. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    Loved this Kale and Chickpea Soup?

    If you enjoyed this homemade chickpea soup, make sure to try some of my other vegetarian soup recipes!

    • Creamy Kale and Potato Soup
    • Easy Asian Dumpling Soup
    • Creamy Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons
    • Curried Corn Chowder with Coconut Milk
    • Roasted Carrot Soup
    • Vegetable Barley Soup

    Delicious Kale and Chickpea Soup recipe … the perfect vegetarian soup recipe for a cold winter day! This healthy vegan Chickpea Soup is simple to make and packed with veggies: kale, carrots, tomatoes, and more! Serve this easy Italian Chickpea Soup with crunchy Garlic Toasts for a healthy meatless meal. Great for a clean eating diet … gluten free, too! | Hello Little Home #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #chickpeassoup #healthysoup #kalerecipe #vegetablesoup #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian

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    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor
    9 years ago

    I wanted to let you know I featured this today! You can see it here.

    Hugs!
    Marti

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor

    Yay! Thank you so much, Marti:)

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    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor
    9 years ago

    This looks delicious! Thanks so much for linking this up at Sewlicious Home Decor last week! I pinned to the new Show=licious Pinterest board! I'd love for you to stop by and link up this week! 🙂

    Have a great weekend!
    Marti

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor

    You're welcome, Marti! I love your party - there is always such a great variety of crafts, recipe, etc. Have a great weekend, too:)

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    Andi @ The Weary Chef
    9 years ago

    This looks so healthy and delicious, Ginnie. I love soups with greens. Thanks for sharing this with us at Saturday Night Fever! Hope to see you tomorrow 🙂

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Andi @ The Weary Chef

    You're welcome, Andi! I love soups with greens, too! See you tonight:)

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    christine
    9 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this over at The Wednesday Roundup last week. It is being FEATURED this week. Don't forget to come grab your feature button for your bragging rights 🙂

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  christine

    Thank you so much for featuring my soup, Christine!! What a great surprise:)

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    Tanusree
    9 years ago

    This soup is so wholesome. Thank you so much for sharing with Tasty Tuesday. I have featured it this week and will be sharing it in facebook and G+.

    Have a good day. Hope you'll drop by to link in some more healthy recipes this week.

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Tanusree

    Thank you so much for featuring my recipe, Tanusree!! You've made my day:) I'll definitely be back to link up again!

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    Kristin
    9 years ago

    I never was one to wish for soups (healthy ones at least) until recently. I love how much great stuff you can cram into one warm, delicious bowl! This one looks like a winner! Thanks for linking up with us at {Healthy} Tips and Tricks Tuesday - this is now pinned to our Pinterest board and we hope you link up again!

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    9 years ago
    Reply to  Kristin

    I am such a fan of one bowl meals, too (makes life easier;) I'll definitely be back to link up again!

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    Winnie
    9 years ago

    Wowwww What a great soup!!
    It looks soooooooooooooo tasty 🙂
    It's a whole meal and a great one.
    Pinning

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Winnie

    Thanks, Winnie:) Don't you love one pot meals? Let me know if you try it!

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    Ashley @ My Craftily Ever After
    9 years ago

    This looks super yummy! I would love it if you would link up over at our party at http://www.mycraftilyeverafter.com/2014/01/14/awesome-things-tuesday-9/

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    9 years ago
    Reply to  Ashley @ My Craftily Ever After

    Thanks, Ashley! I'm heading over to check it out:)

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    Robyn
    9 years ago

    Love this soup, Ginnie! So full of healthy goodness. Pinning! Hope you're having a great week.

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
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    Thanks, Robyn! Let me know if you try it:) Happy Wednesday!

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    Marlys @ This and That
    9 years ago

    This sounds yummy... Coming over from Wednesday Roundup. Pinning

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Marlys @ This and That

    Hi Marlys! Thank you so much for stopping by and for pinning:)

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    BOYEATSWORLD
    9 years ago

    Oh yum, that looks so good. All of my favourite healthy things in a bowl 🙂

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  BOYEATSWORLD

    Ha ha ... mine, too:) I think you'll love it!

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    kim
    9 years ago

    Looks great/ I can't have chickpeas but I could sub another bean for sure. I love soup this time of the year. I made a nice full flavored soup today, as well.

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    9 years ago
    Reply to  kim

    Hi Kim! It would definitely work with any kind of bean. I can't get enough soup at this time of year, either!

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