Here is my Italian Kale Turkey Sausage Chickpea Soup! This recipe is tailored towards supporting weight loss and general health and it is so tasty!
Perfect for a cozy family dinner during these chilly autumn days. High in protein, healthy, rich in iron, and a lovely warming meal to come home to.
You can choose dry chickpeas which you can soak and cook yourself or canned ones that are ready to eat. If you are buying canned, try to buy from organic brands that are additive-free.
Choose Kale that has firm leaves and is not wilted or limp. It should be green, not have yellow or brown spots.
These legumes are an excellent source of protein, and they are great for those who eat a plant-based diet and eat with a source of grain. This combo makes a complete protein. Chickpeas are full of minerals, vitamins, like manganese, copper, iron, zinc, and folate (vitamin B9)
Thanks to their rich nutritional content, they provide many benefits for our health:
Quinoa is a whole grain and filled with nutrients. There are white, red, and black types of quinoa available in stores. It is gluten-free, non-Gmo, as it is usually grown organically. It's high in fiber and represents a complete plant-based protein, which means it contains all 9 essential amino acids.
It also contains magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and various beneficial antioxidants.
Kale belongs to the cabbage family, together with cauliflower, collards, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. It has been popular recently and is even declared a superfood.
It is low in calories and fat but filled with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A, K, and C.
Here are more health benefits:
To make this recipe vegan, you can replace the sausage with a plant-based one. I recommend tofu/veggie sausages as these are a healthier option than processed ones.
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