Tomato & Chickpea Soup

Tomato & Chickpea Soup

Soup is such a brilliant quick lunch option, especially in the Winter. This soups is great as an emergency backup, just keep a can of chickpeas and a jar of pasta sauce on your desk and you’ll always have lunch at the ready.

enough for: 2
takes: 10 minutes
1 jar (400g/14oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 can (400g/14oz) chickpeas, including the canning liquid
shaved parmesan, to serve, optional

1. Combine sauce and chickpeas and their canning liquid in a heat proof bowl.

2. Cover with paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes stirring once or twice until everything is lovely and hot.

3. Season and serve with parmesan on top, if using.

Do Ahead Potential?

Can easily be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a week or so before reheating.

Variations

beans – replace chickpeas with canned cannellini beans

hot – use a tomato sauce with chilli or add in a little dried chilli.

carnivore – Serve with proscuitto draped on top or add a few handfuls cooked chopped chicken. You could also add in some sliced salami.

veg – replace chickpeas with fresh or frozen peas or broccoli and add in 1/2 cup vegetable stock to replace the chickpea canning liquid.

dairy-free – just skip the parmesan or serve with fresh basil instead.

carb lovers / more substantial – add extra chickpeas or crusty bread + butter.

paleo (grain, legume & dairy-free) – replace chickpeas with fresh or frozen peas or broccoli and add in 1/2 cup vegetable stock to replace the chickpea canning liquid. Replace Parmesan with a drizzle of olive oil.

more veg – add chopped cooked veg like grilled peppers, zucchini and eggplant.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

tomato pasta sauce / chickpeas – keep them in the pantry.

parmesan – wrap in waxed paper or baking paper and store in the fridge in a sealed paper bag or airtight container. Will keep for months. Can be frozen if you’re going away.

Problem Solving Guide

bland – try a different brand of tomato sauce or season more generously.

messy microwave – it’s important to cover the soup so it doesn’t spray the microwave – stirring regularly can help avoid hot spots.

Serving Suggestions

In big bowls.

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