Cabbage Chickpea Soup with Basil
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can 15-ounce chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add vegetable broth, chickpeas, and cabbage to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
- Stir in basil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with pine nuts, if desired.
