Garbanzo and Winter Green Soup Recipe

Name: Garbanzo and Winter Green Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 turnip, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb chopped mixed winter greens (mustard, kale, turnip or others); salt; ½ teaspoon minced dried rosemary; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; ⅓ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 onion, diced
1 turnip, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb chopped mixed winter greens (mustard, kale, turnip or others)
salt
½ teaspoon minced dried rosemary
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving
fresh ground pepper

1
In a heavy soup pot, warm olive oil over medium-low heat.
2
Add carrots, celery, onion and turnip, cover and cook until they are soft and aromatic, about 20 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 or 3 minutes.
4
Add mixed greens, a big handful at a time, stirring and giving them time to soften and shrink before adding the next handful.
5
When all of the greens have cooked, add 8 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, rosemary and garbanzo beans.
6
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; cover and lower heat to maintain a simmer.
7
Cook until broth is deeply flavored, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8
When ready to serve, stir in 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Sprinkle with more cheese to taste.
10
Serve immediately, passing a bowl of cheese to be added at the table.

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 carrots, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Garbanzo and Winter Green Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garbanzo and Winter Green Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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