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Spiced Chickpea Soup with Greens

Coconut cream makes this yummy soup so rich and silky.
Also an excellent way to include more anti-inflammatory leafy greens in your diet. Not to mention the healing properties of turmeric and ginger!
The pita points are a "must" to complete this crazy healthy bowl of delicious-ness!
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Simply Ghee
  • 5 garlic cloves; finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow sweet onion; diced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger root; peeled, finely chopped
  • good salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric; + more for garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; + more for garnishing
  • 2 15oz cans chickpeas; drained, rinsed well
  • 1 15oz cans full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 2 cups of veggie or chicken broth
  • 1 bunch of Swiss chard, kale and/or spinach; stems removed, cut into small bite-size
  • 1 cup fresh mint; cut into thin strips for garnishing
  • yogurt for garnishing; if adding, not lactose-intolerant
  • curried sunflower seeds for garnishing; (recipe)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger – season with salt and pepper and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the onions are a bit translucent and start to brown.
  • Add the turmeric, paprika, chili pepper flakes, chick peas and season with salt and pepper and a splash of broth. Cook and stir frequently for about 8-10 minutes so the chickpeas cook in the spices and ghee. They will begin to brown and get crispy.
  • Smash the chickpeas against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon which will help to thicken the soup. Remove about 1 cup of chickpeas and set aside.
  • Bring to simmer, scraping and stirring occasionally till the soup has thickened, 20+minutes. If your desired consistency is not met, continue to cook until you like the thickness of the soup.
  • Add Swiss chard and stir, making sure it has all submerged under the liquid. Cook till wilted and soft for 3-5minutes. Kale will take longer to soften. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among bowls, garnish with reserved chickpeas, mint, yogurt dusted with sweet paprika, turmeric and curried sunflower seeds. Serve alongside with toasted pita - simply recipe below.

Notes

Toasted Pita – spread a very thin layer of ghee onto the pita.
Dash it with turmeric, paprika and oregano. Sprinkle with some good salt.
Place into a 325F oven and toast for upwards of 10 minutes. Don’t let it burn. Cut into triangles and serve.
Chickpeas can need a lot of salt so this recipe doesn’t end up salty!
Can also use Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee DIY Mix.
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