Bacon And Chickpea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

14 oz / 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water

1/2 cup of butter

5 oz pancetta or fatty bacon roughly chopped

2 onions, finely chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stick, chopped

1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary

2 fresh bay leaves

2 garlic cloves, halved

Preparation

Drain the chickpease, place in a large pan anc cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain.

Melt the butter in a large pan and add the pancetta. Fry over medium heat until just beginning to turn golden. Add the chopped vegetable and cook for 5-10 minutes till soft

Add the chickpease to pan with rosemary, bay leaves, garlic cloves and water to cover completely. Bring to a boil, half cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes.

Pour soup into blender and process until smooth. Return to pan, season with salt and pepper. Reheat gently.

Serve with a sprinkle of paprika.