Leek and chick pea soup
A warming soup to fill you up especially on a cold day. Drizzle with olive oil and add a few shavings of parmesan and a little black pepper before serving.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2-3 leeks finely sliced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed into 2cm chunks
- 1 can of chick peas drained
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- Fresh parsley and chives
- Olive oil
Instructions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan, add the leeks and garlic and a splash of water and saute at a low temperature with lid on for around 5-10 minutes until the leeks are soft .
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Add the sweet potato and stock and simmer for another 10 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.
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Add the chick peas and heat them through until pipping hot. Serve seasoned with the fresh chopped herbs, a drizzle of olive oil and a few shavings of fresh parmesan.