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Chickpea and leek soup
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
This delicious chickpea soup is freezer-friendly for easy meals on busy nights.
Ingredients:
  • 2 medium leeks, trimmed, halved, washed, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 1 medium desiree potato, chopped
  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
  • 510.00 gm chicken style liquid stock
  • Light sour cream, to serve
  • Fresh chives, chopped, to serve
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in leek and garlic and cook until leek has softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add carrot and potato and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in chickpeas, stock, and 2 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Pour half of the mixture into a food processor and blend until smooth. Return the mixture back to the saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and finely chopped chives before enjoying.