Chickpea Orzo and Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 tsp garlic paste or 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes or to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2 cans chickpeas ( drained and washed)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2.5 cups fresh chopped kale
• 1/2 cup cooked orzo ( follow package instructions)
• Squeeze of lemon juice

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
2. Add spices, herbs and salt and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add chickpeas and mix well.
4. Add broth and stir. Keep covered and simmer for 10 mins on low heat.
5. After 10mins, add in cooked orzo, and chopped kale and simmer on low for 5-6 minutes.
6. Taste now for salt and spice level, adjust to taste.
7. Once done, squeeze lemon juice and turn heat off. Enjoy!