Chickpea Kale Sundried (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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One tablespoon oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in herbs, plus ½ cup of the tomatoes themselves, all chopped and drained
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One tablespoon butter, unsalted
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A big shallot, about ½ cup when chopped
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Two tablespoons tomato paste, unsalted
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Four cloves garlic, finely minced
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Two cans (15-ounce) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
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Six cups of vegetable stock, unsalted
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A small bundle of Tuscan kale, stems removed and roughly chopped (about 3½ tightly packed cups)
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½ teaspoon regular salt
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Half a cup of Parmesan cheese, grated (keep some aside)
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⅓ cup of heavy cream
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Two ounces (¼ cup) of softened cream cheese, cut into cubes
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About two tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus extra small leaves for garnishing
# Instructions:
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Melt a tablespoon of butter together with a tablespoon of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a large Dutch oven on medium heat. Add the shallots and stir regularly for 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Add the sun-dried tomatoes (½ cup), minced garlic, and tomato paste (2 tablespoons). Stir constantly until the tomatoes break down slightly and the mix becomes a rich red, about 2 minutes.
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Pour in the chickpeas, six cups of broth, kale, and the salt (½ teaspoon). Bring the pot to a boil on medium heat, then simmer uncovered. Stir every so often until the kale softens and the soup thickens slightly, around 15–20 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and mix in 6 tablespoons of Parmesan, the cream (⅓ cup), and the softened cream cheese cubes. Stir for about a minute until it’s creamy and smooth, then sprinkle the chopped basil (2 tablespoons) into the mix.
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Scoop the soup into 4 bowls, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese (about 2 tablespoons) on top. Add small fresh basil leaves for decoration if you’d like.
# Notes:
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This dish got its name 'Marry Me' because of how amazing the flavors work together.
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Swap heavy cream with half-and-half if you want to make it lighter.