Chickpea Soup

No-added-salt    Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned low sodium or pre-cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 medium potato
• 1/2 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 1/4 cups water
• Optional: 2 tbsp cream

Stove or oven method:

Saute onion and garlic in the oil for 10 minutes.

Peel potato and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

Add drained chickpeas and the potatoes into pan.

Add water and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.

Transfer to a blender and purée until creamy.

Store excess in the refrigerator for not more than 24 hours.

Optional: swirl the cream into the soup before serving.

Tips:

Chickpeas have a nutty, buttery flavour and is a versatile ingredient that you can add into everyday dishes and purées!

If you want to freeze this soup, do so before adding the cream.​​