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Chickpea, quinoa and kale soup with labne

Chickpea, quinoa and kale soup with labne recipe - Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (4-5 minutes).

By Emma Knowles
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 1 hr 5 mins cooking plus soaking
  • Serves 4 - 6
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Chickpea, quinoa and kale soup with labne
This vegetarian-friendly broth is chock-full of grains and pulses, not to mention the leafy kale for a hit of chlorophyll. It's guaranteed to chase the winter blues away. Start this recipe a day ahead to soak the chickpeas.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
  • 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock (4 cups)
  • 100 gm dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water, drained
  • 80 gm freekeh or farro
  • 150 gm quinoa, rinsed
  • ½ bunch kale, stalks removed, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped mint
  • Labne, to serve

Method

Main
  • 1
    Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (4-5 minutes). Add spices and lemon rind and stir until fragrant (30 seconds), then add stock, chickpeas, freekeh and 750ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook until chickpeas are tender (40-45 minutes).
  • 2
    Add quinoa, season to taste, and simmer until tender (8-10 minutes), then stir in kale and simmer until wilted (2-3 minutes). Add mint and lemon juice, check seasoning and serve hot topped with labne and extra paprika.

Notes

Drink Suggestion: Hoppy India Pale Ale Drink suggestion by Max Allen