Smoky Chickpea, Cabbage & Lentil Soup with Kale

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular or sweet paprika can substitute for a milder flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon cubes are cost-effective.

Sauté onion and carrot in olive oil until the vegetables are soft on the edges.

Add smoked paprika, thyme, garlic, and tomato paste; sauté until fragrant.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add rinsed French lentils, chopped cabbage, chickpeas, and crushed tomatoes.

Fill the pot with vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes.

Add kale and continue simmering until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Season the soup again and add Tamari soy sauce and liquid smoke.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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