YOU NEED TO VITAMIZE THIS SOUP PRIOR TO CONSUMING, SO IT IS THIN ENOUGH TO GO THROUGH A TSRAW

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 medium leeks, trimmed, halved, washed, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
• 1 medium desiree potato, chopped
• 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• light sour cream and chopped fresh chives, to serve

Method

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until leek has softened. Add carrot and potato. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, stock and 2 cups cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
2. Transfer half the mixture to a food processor. Process until just smooth. Return to saucepan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through.
3. Ladle into bowls. Top with sour cream and chives. Serve.

Notes

• To freeze: Place soup in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
• To thaw: Thaw in the fridge overnight.
• To cook: Cook in a saucepan over medium heat for 12 minutes or until heated through.

Source

Super Food Ideas – August 2008, Page 39
Recipe by Kirrily La Rosa