Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chickpea Soup

Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chickpea Soup is made with frozen mixed vegetables, mixed spice, chickpeas, plum tomatoes, and leftover dried pasta. This fulfilling and comforting soup is inspired by Moroccan harira and is perfect for a hearty meal. It takes about 35 minutes to prepare and serves up to 4 people.

This Chickpea Soup Recipe Is From 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Cookbook by Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients Needed:

• 300g frozen chopped mixed onion, carrot, and celery
• 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice, plus extra to serve
• 1 x 700g jar or 2 x 400g tins of chickpeas (with their liquid)
• 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes
• 200g random leftover dried pasta

How To Make Chickpea Soup:

1. Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and mixed spice, and cook for 10 minutes until golden, stirring regularly.
2. Add chickpeas and tomatoes: Pour in the chickpeas with their juices. Scrunch the plum tomatoes with your hands and add them to the pan. Then, add 2 tins’ worth of water.
3. Add pasta and simmer: Break up any large pieces of pasta and stir them into the soup. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring and mashing occasionally, until the soup thickens.
4. Season and serve: Once thickened, season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of mixed spice if desired. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

1. Use good-quality chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, make sure they are not overly salty, as the liquid is used in the soup.
2. Don’t skip the mashing: Mashing some of the chickpeas while cooking helps thicken the soup and gives it a creamy texture without adding cream.
3. Break the pasta into smaller pieces: Snap larger pasta into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the soup, making it easier to eat.
4. Cook the vegetables slowly: Letting the vegetables cook slowly for 10 minutes ensures they soften and develop a rich flavor.
5. Adjust the consistency with water: If the soup gets too thick, add splashes of water as it simmers to reach your preferred consistency.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storing: Let the soup cool completely before storing. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezing: You can freeze this soup for up to 2 months. Allow it to cool, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or bag, leaving some space for expansion.

Reheating: Reheat the soup in a pan over medium heat, adding a little water or broth if it’s too thick. Stir occasionally until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 383 kcal
• Fat: 7.3g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 65.8g
• Sugars: 10.4g
• Salt: 0.3g
• Fibre: 8.8g

Try More Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Baked Tomato Soup
• Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Mushroom Soup
• Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Marseilles Fish Soup
• Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Green Gazpacho