Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup
A creamy, spicy Tuscan chickpea soup made with delicious sausage, kale, and Parmesan. It’s naturally gluten-free with over 20 grams of protein per serving.
Servings: 8 bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 large white onion diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and finely chopped
- 5 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
For Serving
- Parmesan grated
- Fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and celery. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock, chickpeas, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add kale and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until tender.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the parmesan has melted and the soup is creamy. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve warm with additional grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil, if you desire.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl (13 oz) | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.6g | Protein: 20.5g | Fat: 26.5g | Saturated Fat: 10.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 5.8g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3.6mg