Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 x 15-ounce cans chickpeas
• 1 large potato, diced
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Pour one can of chickpeas with its liquid into a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat and saute the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the pureed chickpeas, the second can of drained chickpeas, the diced potato, paprika, rosemary, thyme, chilli flakes, and black pepper.
4. Add the broth and stir well.
5. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, then serve hot.