Curried Chickpea & Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil Tub
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 piece (2-inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cans (15 oz. ea.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz.) lite coconut milk
• 1 package (5 oz.) baby kale
• salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or mint (optional)