Kale Soup with Crispy Chickpeas & Furikaki
Kale Soup with Crispy Chickpeas & Furikaki
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Soup
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Date Published: June 25, 2026
Ingredients
5 cloves garlic
minced 3 large shallots
diced Thumb-sized piece of ginger
peeled and diced 4 celery stalks
chopped 3 carrots
chopped 1 large leek
chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander
6 cups of stock using 2 sachets of umami paste
1 broccoli head
chopped 2 courgettes
chopped 1 large bunch of kale
destemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp tamari
2 cups chopped spinach ½ cup
light/white tahini
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped 3 tbsp nutritional Yeast
1 tbsp sweet white miso
Lime, zested and juiced
Toppings: Roasted Chickpeas, Furikaki
Description
This vibrant, velvety green soup is packed with nourishing vegetables and layered with deep umami flavor. Kale, broccoli, courgette, spinach, and aromatics are blended with creamy tahini, white miso, and nutritional yeast for a rich, satisfying texture without any dairy. Fresh lime adds a bright finish, while crispy roasted chickpeas and a sprinkle of furikake provide the perfect crunchy, savory contrast. Comforting, protein-rich, and loaded with greens, it’s a wholesome meal that’s as flavorful as it is nutritious.
How-to? Steps
Step 1: Prepare the stock:
Mix the two umami stock sachets with 6 cups of warm water and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the aromatics:
In a large soup pot, heat a splash or two of water over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, ginger, celery, carrots, leek, turmeric, and ground coriander. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
Step 3: Cook the vegetables
Pour in the prepared stock, then add the broccoli and courgettes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Step 4: Add the greens:
Stir in the kale and tamari, then cook for another 5 minutes until the kale has wilted. Add a little extra water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Step 5: Finish the soup:
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the spinach, tahini, parsley, nutritional yeast, sweet white miso, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.
Step 6: Blend until smooth:
Using a high-speed blender, blend the soup in batches until silky smooth and creamy. Return the soup to the pot if necessary and gently reheat without boiling.
Step 7: Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with roasted crispy chickpeas and a generous sprinkle of furikake before serving.