Slow Cooker Marry Me Chickpea Soup
This Slow Cooker Marry Me Chickpea Soup combines vegan sausage, potatoes, chickpeas, and kale in a creamy broth enriched with Parmesan and basil. The slow cooking melds savory and mildly spicy flavors, while the kale and sun-dried tomatoes add texture and brightness. It’s a hearty, comforting soup with a balance of protein, vegetables, and rich creaminess. Preparing this soup in a slow cooker allows the ingredients to develop a deep flavor with minimal hands-on time, making it suitable for making ahead or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 oz package vegan sausage I used Impossible brand, 400 g, spicy
- 4 cups vegetable broth 1 L
- 2 lbs russet potato cut into bite-sized cubes, about 3 potatoes
- 2 oz cans chickpeas drained, 425 g cans
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced, 60 g
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 2 cups kale chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream 120 mL
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil roughly torn, fresh
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Add vegan sausage to a large skillet and cook until browned.
- Assemble: Add cooked sausage to your slow cooker, along with broth, cubed potatoes, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Give it a good stir, then cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Finish: Right before serving, stir in kale, cream, parmesan, and basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- Increase crushed red pepper flakes or add hot sauce gradually to adjust spiciness without overpowering the soup.
- For a thicker consistency, mash some chickpeas and potatoes after cooking before adding the finishing ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; flavors improve after resting.
- Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and warm gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.9g | 8% |
| Protein | 38.4g | 77% |
| Fat | 24.5g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2189mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 1346mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 47% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 385mg | 39% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.