Serves 6
Note: This is a vegetarian soup. If you omit the sprinkling of cheese on top, then it's vegan.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced, preferably with some leaves
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3-4 cups)
1 (14.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
7 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (more if you prefer it soupier)
1 small bunch kale (dinosaur or curly), washed and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top
In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion, carrots,
and celery, and saute 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the
squash, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and cook
5-7 minutes, or until squash is tender but not mushy. Add kale, crushed
red pepper, and salt. Heat through, about 3 minutes. Stir in herbs.
Taste it, and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve hot, garnishing each
bowl with a sprinkling of grated cheese.
- Recipe courtesy of Susan Russo at Food Blogga