Creamy Chickpea and Garlic Soup

Submitted by Chef #464678

"Last winter I was just trying to make a new soup to keep myself warm and I concocted this amazing recipe. It has a very creamy texture with a very rich garlic and corn flavor."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups chickpeas
• 1⁄4 cup garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• salt

directions

1. Combine oil, chickpeas, garlic, onion, and corn in a large stock pot. Saute over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add half the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Puree the chickpea mixture in a blender, food processor or use an immersion blender if you have one.
3. Once thoroughly pureed, add the remaining chicken stock and the milk along with all the seasonings. Salt to taste.
4. This soup can easily be thinned with more milk to feed more people.
5. After adding the milk, do not allow the soup to come to a boil or it will turn grey.