Hearty Chikpeas Soup

Submitted by Laka

"This hearty and full of goodness chickpea and beans soup is simply amazing."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 100 g smoked bacon, chopped (or pancettaor finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled
• 2 stalks celery
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 250 g chickpeas, washed and drained (from a 400 g can)
• 240 g pinto beans, washed and drained (from a 400 g can)
• 800 ml vegetable stock (from 1 vegetable cube)

directions

1. Fry slowly the bacon in olive oil on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until crispy.
2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3. Cut carrots and celery sticks into smaller pieces and chop in a blender. Add to the bacon and onion, stir and cook gently for 5 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas, beans, dried thyme and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and hunks of bread.