Garlicky Leek, Chickpea, Cavolo Nero Soup

cavolo nero

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is widely available and collard greens are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Mention the soup is warming and wintery, similar to minestrone but with beans.

Introduce cavolo nero as a favorite winter green, advising not to discard the stems as they are delicious.

Add bay leaves and thyme to the soup.

Include garlic as an optional ingredient, suggesting dried sundried tomatoes for added flavor.

Use vegetable stock and chickpeas for protein in the soup.

Fry off leek tops to sprinkle on top of the soup for garnish.

Mention using high-quality olive oil for better flavor.

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