Bacon and Chickpea Soup
Bacon and Chickpea Soup
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Ingredients
400g can chickpeas, drained
115g / 4oz butter
150g / 5oz pancetta or streaky bacon, roughly chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
15ml / 1tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 fresh bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
Salt and black pepper
Method
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the pancetta or bacon. Fry over a medium heat until beginning to turn golden. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for 5 - 10 minutes until soft.
- Add the chickpeas to the pan, with the herbs and garlic and enough water to cover completely. Bring to the boil, half cover, turn down the heat and simmer for 45 - 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Allow the soup to cool slightly, then pour into a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pan, taste and season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Reheat gently to serve.