CHICKPEA, LEEK & PARMESAN SOUP

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Oh Jamie Oliver, we love you here in Toronto too, come visit us won't you? haha. This is a great soup, it has more of a stew consistency actually, just with yummy healthy chickpeas, leeks & cheese!

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium leeks
15 g butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
400 g chickpeas, drained & rinsed
600 ml chicken stock
2 medium potatoes, peeled & chopped
salt & pepper
extra virgin olive oil
parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim, separate and rinse leeks.
  • Slice the leeks into fine shreds and place into soup pot along with the butter, garlic & thyme, stir, cover and let slowly cook until the leeks become softened slightly.
  • Add the chickpeas to the leeks with the chicken stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer for about half and hour or until the potatoes are well cooked.
  • If the soup is to thick, thin it down with a little boiling water.
  • Break up the chickpeas & pieces of potato to thicken it slightly. Season the soup with salt and pepper
  • Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and drizzle on some olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 553.6, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5, Protein 11.8

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