Creamy Vegan Chickpea Soup with Garlic and Herbs

Step 1

Place the contents of a tin of chickpeas into a food processor or blender (liquid included) and blitz for 1-2 minutes until you obtain a smooth paste. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven at 190°C/375°F and line a baking tray with parchement. Drain the other two tins of chickpeas and add 1/2 of a tin to a bowl, together with 1 tsp olive oil, the garam masala and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix them well, than scatter the chickpeas on the baking tray and roast for 20 minutes in the oven.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the rest of the olive oil and saute the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and chilli flakes and then stir in the chickpeas paste from step 1.

Step 4

Add the rest of the drained chickpeas and vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes with a lid on.

Step 5

Season to taste, divide into bowls, and sprinkle each of them with roasted chickpeas. Serve on its own or with crusty bread.