Middle Eastern Comforting Chickpea Soup with Falafel Seasonings - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onion (peeled, 1/2" dice )
• 1 cup carrots (peeled, 1/2" dice )
• 1 cup celery (peeled, 1/2 dice )
• 1 tablespoon garlic (peeled and minced)
• 3 cups garbanzo beans (low salt, drained and rinsed (from 2, 15.5 ounce cans) )
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups diced tomato in juice (I love Pomi brand )
• 3 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth ((I used homemade chicken broth))
• 1 cup tuscan kale ((Lacinato kale) cut into 1/4" ribbons )
• 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped )
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shaved)
• 1 tablespoon celery leaves (chopped )
• drizzle of fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil