Easy Chickpea Soup Recipe with Kale and Parmesan - Savoury Flavor

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes (roughly 1 1/2 cups)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
• Juice of 1 lemon