Roasted Red Pepper Chickpea Soup Food

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Arrange the peppers and shallot quarters on a baking sheet. Place the garlic head on a piece of foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap the garlic in the foil and place it on the baking sheet. Drizzle a tablespoon of oil over the peppers and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the peppers are well-charred and very soft.
• Remove the garlic from the foil and carefully pop out the cloves. Transfer to a food processor or blender along with the peppers and shallots. Add 1/2 cup water. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and season with salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour the red pepper puree over the chickpeas and add the remaining 4 1/2 cups water. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed. Bring to a boil. Add the hummus and then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, mashing the hummus into the sides of the pot to help it melt into the soup-taste and season to your preferences.
• Ladle the chickpea soup into shallow bowls. Enjoy as-is or garnish with basil or parsley, along with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a shake of silk chili flakes. Enjoy!

SPICY ROASTED PEPPER, TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Place the peppers, vine tomatoes & one of the garlic cloves in an oven dish & generously drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for approx 40 minutes.
• Chop the onion, remaining garlic & chilli and fry in olive oil until soft. Add the roasted vegetables from the oven.
• Add the tinned tomotoes & chickpeas along with the stock, paprika and oregano. Simmer for approx 30 minutes.
• Let the soup mixture cool and then place in a blender, blend until smooth.
• Return to the pot and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Season as desired.
• Delicious on it's own or served with a spoonful of pesto & creme fraiche! To make the soup milder or creamier, just add some cream or creme fraiche and mix through.