A variation of the Parmentier soup is this delicate and easy leek, potato and chickpea soup. The combination of leeks and potatoes is always reliable and liked by everyone: the leek with its delicate flavor and the potatoes that make even the most basic soup velvety.
I added chickpeas and a pinch of paprika and today’s first course is ready.
If you like soups and veloutés, here are a few recipes to try!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes
- 2 leeks
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- to cover water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste sea salt
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch aromatic herbs
Tools
- 1
Steps
Wash the leeks and potatoes, peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Trim the root and the green tops of the leeks, slice the white part.
In a pot add the potatoes and leeks, the aromatic herbs, enough water to just cover them and a little salt.
Cook for about 25 minutes.
Blend everything with an immersion blender directly in the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add the cooked chickpeas, stir.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or chili powder.
Tips
The leek, potato and chickpea soup keeps in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container until the next day.
The leek, potato and chickpea soup keeps in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container until the next day.
Variations
You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, and change the type of legumes. It’s also excellent with cannellini beans.
You can make the same soup with sweet onions instead of leeks, but the flavor will be stronger.
You can add a teaspoon of rice miso when you turn off the heat.
Finally, besides chickpeas you can also add three spoonfuls of porridge.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use organic potatoes with the skin on?
I don’t recommend using unpeeled potatoes because the flavor would become too earthy.
Can I use broth instead of water?
Of course you can use vegetable broth instead of water, it will be even more flavorful.
