Description
This Turmeric Chickpea Vegetable Soup is a golden bowl of comfort that is perfect for those days when you need something light yet deeply satisfying. Featuring a powerhouse blend of anti-inflammatory turmeric, fresh ginger, and a rainbow of vegetables, this soup is both healing and hearty.
Ingredients
The Aromatics & Veggies
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups small cauliflower florets
The Healing Spices
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
The Base & Protein
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups chopped kale
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Season & Boil: Stir in cauliflower, bay leaf, and all spices. Coat vegetables evenly. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
Final Additions: Remove bay leaf. Stir in chickpeas and kale. Let sit for 1–2 minutes until kale is wilted. Serve warm.
Notes
Health Tip: Serve with black pepper! Piperine in black pepper increases turmeric (curcumin) absorption.
Ginger Hack: Grate frozen ginger for easier handling.
Creamy Variation: Add 1/2 cup coconut milk at the end for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Healthy / Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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