Spiced broccoli, leek and chickpea soup
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This spiced broccoli, leek and chickpea soup is healthy, vegan, low-carb, low-cal and most importantly delicious and easy to make. Serve it with fresh crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 leek or brown onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2.5 cm piece ginger
- 2 cm piece turmeric
- 1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tin chickpeas
- Small handful of parsley or coriander leaves
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the leek, broccoli, garlic, ginger and turmeric.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a saucepan and gently sautée the leek for 5-8 minute until soft.
- Add the garlic, turmeric and ginger. Add the oregano and stir for a minute.
- Add the broccoli, stir for a few seconds, then add the stock and bring to the boil.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes, over low heat, until the broccoli is tender.
- Add the drained chickpeas, bring back to the boil, then turn off the heat.
- Add the coriander leaves, then purée the soup, using a stick blender. Add more stock if it's too thick.
- When the soup is smooth and silky, stir in the vinegar (if used) and serve with plenty of freshly ground peppercorn.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup
- Cuisines: - British
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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