HIGH-PROTEIN VEGETABLE SOUP
WITH CHICKPEAS & COLLAGEN
(Collagen-Rich / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Clean Eating)
This hearty vegetable soup takes a classic comfort dish and gives it a simple protein boost with MariGold Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides.
Because the collagen is hydrolyzed, it dissolves seamlessly into warm broth—adding extra protein without changing the flavor or texture of the soup.
Chickpeas bring plant-based protein and fiber, while cabbage, fennel, carrots, and spinach add vibrant color and nourishing nutrients.
The result is a warm, satisfying bowl that supports skin, joints, and gut health while still tasting like the vegetable soup you know and love.
It’s perfect for cooler evenings, meal prep lunches, or a cozy St. Patrick’s Day-inspired dinner. 
This delightful recipe was crafted by Debbie, known as @debsnourishedkitchen on Instagram . The original recipe can be found on her website (debbiemakeslowcarbdelicious.com). Debbie specializes in creating delectable low-carb dishes. Make sure to follow her for a continuous stream of innovative and delicious recipes!
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (approx 2 cups)
- 3 carrots, sliced into coins
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 scoops MariGold Unflavored Collagen Peptides
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6–8 cups vegetable stock
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed & drained
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- Sea salt & pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cabbage, onion, fennel, carrots, and garlic. Cook until just softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in collagen peptides and mix well.
- Pour in vegetable stock, stirring until the collagen dissolves.
- Add chickpeas and thyme. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and cook 2–3 minutes more.
- Add spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking so it wilts.
- Serve hot with low-carb Irish soda bread or enjoy as a nourishing starter.
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
MariGold’s Type I & III Bovine Collagen rejuvenates your body from within. Our Collagen Peptides support strong hair & nails and restores moisture & smoothness to your skin. It also restores ease of movement by replenishing joints and connective tissue, including cartilage and tendons. Even improves gut & immune function.*
Our collagen peptides have a clean, neutral flavor and dissolve instantly when stirred into hot or cold beverages. Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle in Brazil, it is completely free of dairy, gluten, soy, GMO’s and hormones.
