Potato and Chickpea Soup

This soup is really easy to make and full of nutritious ingredients. It will fill you up and fuel your next adventure.

Potatoes are a healthy source of carbohydrates. They are 79% water, 17% carbohydrates, 2% protein and a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, a type of legume that are high in fibre and protein. They are also sources of iron, calcium, magnesium which are important for bone and muscle health.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion chopped

2 cloves of chopped garlic

2-3 stalks of chopped celery

1 (796 ml) can of diced tomatoes

1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or 1/2 tsp dried

1/2 tsp dried oregano

2 medium potatoes cubes

1 cup water or vegetable stock

1 (540ml) can of chickpeas, drained

Fresh pepper

Fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a large pot heat the olive oil and sauté onion over medium heat until soft. Add garlic and celery, cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes, dried basil and oregano, and stir. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add the potatoes and water or vegetable stock, bring to a boil for 5 – 7 minutes. Stirring regularly.

3. Add chickpeas and reduce heat, simmer until potatoes are cooked. If using fresh basil add with fresh ground pepper and garnish with parsley when serving.

Enjoy,

Shayla