Chickpea and Rosemary Soup
Created by April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig

Chickpea and Rosemary Soup
April Bloomfield's take on an Italian favorite: creamy chickpea soup with rosemary and red pepper flakes.

Ingredients:
Serves 6

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil , plus additional for drizzling
  • 8 cloves garlic , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cans (15 to 19 ounces each) chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; let cool slightly.

Transfer 1 cup of soup at a time to a blender; cover loosely and puree until just smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat two more times. Stir lemon juice and salt into soup to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.