Sunday, February 8, 2015

Chickpea & Chard Soup

Yesterday I soaked some dried chickpeas to make some un-tuna salad (it's basically tuna salad using chickpeas that are smashed instead of tuna) and I needed something to do with the rest of the chickpeas. I also had a fresh bunch of chard from Ward's that needed attention. I found this recipe online and made it vegan and swapped out a few ingredients. It is so damn flavorful. We had leftovers for lunch today with 1/2 a sandwich. Ummmmmm .

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 package Tofurky Kielbasa, sliced into half moons
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    2 cups chickpeas
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bunch chard, slice out the thick rib in the middle then slice into ribbons
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Heat 1-2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy soup pot and brown the sausage. Then remove from pan and set aside.

Add another teaspoon oil to the pan and saute the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, til soft but not brown.

Add the garlic and cook for about one minute longer.

Add vegetable broth, tomatoes with their juice and the chickpeas. Simmer for about 10 minutes while you cut up the chard.



Add the chard ribbons and black pepper, bring the soup to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour until the chard is very tender.

Stir occasionally.

Serve with Triscuits or other crackers.
Enjoy!

40 comments:

  1. This is so tempting right now. I think I'm catching a cold and I feel as if this would make it all go way.<3

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    1. Adi, It sure couldn't hurt. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for stopping by my kitchen!!!
      xoxo
      Glo

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  2. Looks wonderfully healthy and hearty! I love soup!

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    1. Thank you Angela! It was so flavorful, it's definitely going to enter my make again pile of soups. Thanks for dropping by my kitchen.
      Glo

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  3. The soup looks delicious! Perfect for the cold winter weather.

    xo Emily
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    1. Hi Emily, thanks for dropping by and the comment. This was pure yummy in a bowl.
      xoxo
      Glo

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    1. Thanks Melanie, it was delicious and filling. Definitely a make again. Thank you for dropping by.
      Glo

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  5. I've never used chard but I'll have to try it!

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    1. Britney,
      If you have a hard time finding chard in your area you could use kale or even green (turnip, mustard, etc). Thanks for commenting and stopping by.
      Glo

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  6. looks great for these cold winter days!! I love how hearty and healthy this is.

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    1. Hi Emily, Thank you commenting and for stopping by my kitchen. This soup was so flavorful and filling. Let me now if you try it.
      xoxo
      Glo

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  7. This looks very tasty! Can't wait to try it out

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    1. Thank you, I hope you'll let me know how you like it.
      Take care,
      Glo

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  8. I LOVE soups! This looks delicious!

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    1. Thank you Debra, we love them too. Let me know what you think of it if you make it. Thanks for dropping by.
      Glo

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  9. This looks wonderful! I love soup, especially on a cold winter's day. I'll have to try this one out for my lunches.

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    1. Thank you Meagan. We love soup, especially in the cold weather. Let me know how you like it.
      Thanks for dropping by.
      Glo

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  10. I love soups like this on a cold winter day. Yum!

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    1. Hi Stephanie. We love soup - all kinds -- as long as they are vegan! I hope you enjoy it.
      Thanks for stopping by my kitchen,
      Glo

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  11. I haven't heard of this soup before, but lately I have been on a soup kick so I will give this one a try!

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    1. Stephine, I hope you'll let me know what you think of the soup if you make it. I just finished the last of the leftovers for my lunch.
      Thanks for stopping by,
      Glo

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  12. Looks good! We love soup and I have some in the crockpot for tonight!

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    1. Thank you Emily, we love soup -- any one pot wonder is amazing in my opinion. I hope you'll try it, it would be easy to make in the crockpot.
      Take care,
      Glo

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  13. This is the time of year for soup... and this soup looks amazing!

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    1. Thanks Mega! Thank you for dropping by my kitchen.
      Stay warm,
      Glo

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    1. Yvonne, I love them too. These were actually dried peas I soaked over night and cooked. They are so much more tender than canned peas. But, I do use canned in a pinch.
      Thanks for stopping by my kitchen,
      Glo

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  16. Delicious and perfect for this crazy winter weather!

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    1. Thank you Jamie, yes it's been cool here in FL but I just saw the forecast for the next 4-5 days .. YIKES below freezing every night!!! NO NO NO! More soup in the making.
      Thanks for dropping by my kitchen,
      Glo

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  17. Looks good! I'm definitely a soup person!

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    1. Thanks Michelle. We love soup, most any kind. I hope you'll give it a try.
      Thank you for visiting my kitchen.
      Glo

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  18. Perfect comfort food for this weather.

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    1. Hi Britni, yes, this weather calls for soup or stew. It's been chilly here in FL but I just looked at the forecast for the next 4-5 days .. YIKES below freezing every night!!! NO NO NO! More soup in the making. Thank you for visiting my kitchen.
      Glo

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  19. Looks like a warm, hearty soup that would make me super happy!

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    1. Thanks Shauna. It's so flavorful, let me know if you make it. Thank you for stopping by my kitchen.
      Glo

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  20. My mom would LOVE this recipe! I will have to make a batch for her the next time I am over at her house.

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    1. Hi Maggie, thanks for dropping by my kitchen. I hope your Mom enjoys it as much as we did. It's super flavorful!!!
      Take care,
      Glo

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