Hearty Chikpeas Soup

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• 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.