Tomato and Chickpea Soup

Very tasty and simple soup recipe. As always can be done in a soup maker or with a regular blender. Let me know how you get on.

Most of the soups that I make are really easy. I always put the oil in first and then just add all the other ingredients in and let the soupl maker do its thing.

If you dont have a soup maker dont sweat, its as easy if you dont.

Ingredients

If using a soup maker you dont have to chop things up as much. You will need:

• 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes

• 1 400g tin chickpeas (don't drain the water)

• 6 diced tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large diced onion

• 1 tbsp balsamic Vinegar

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp tomato puree

• 1 green chilli

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 vegetarian stock cube

Instructions

1. Add the oil in to a soup maker then add all the ingredients. Fill the empty can of tomato juice with water and add to the mix. Enjoy.

2. If you dont have a soup maker then start by putting the oil into a pan and then add the onions and garlic and let cook for a few minutes.

3. Then add the can of tomatoes and let that cook for a minute or so.

4. Add everything else and let it cook for about five minutes.

5. Fill the empty can of tomatos with water and add to the mix.

6. Blend and enjoy !

Pleade dont forget to let me know how you get on, and if you made any changes I'd be interested to know what they were.