Garlic, Chick-pea and Spinach Soup Recipe

This delicious, thick and creamy soup is richly flavored and makes a great one-pot meal.

 

Ingredients

  • garlic - 5 cloves, crushed

  • can chick-peas - 450g, drained

  • spinach - 250g, shredded

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • potatoes - 400g, peeled and chopped

  • light tahini (sesame seeds paste) - 3 tbsp

  • olive oil - 3 tbsp

  • ground cumin - 2 tsp

  • ground coriander - 2 tsp

  • vegetable stock - 1.2 liter

  • cornflour - 2 tbsp

  • double cream - 175ml

  • cayenne pepper

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan, cook the garlic and onion until they are softened and golden brown.

  • Stir in the coriander and cumin and cook for few minutes.

  • Pour the stock and add the chopped potatoes to the pan. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Add the chick-peas and simmer for 5 minutes more, until the potatoes and chick-peas are just tender.

  • Blend together the cornflour, tahini, cream, and plenty of seasoning. Stir into the soup with the spinach.

  • Bring to boil, stirring, and simmer for further 3 minutes, season with cayenne pepper, pepper and salt. Serve hot, sprinkle with little cayenne pepper. Serves 4.

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