Fennel and leek soup in a bowl
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SERVES:
4
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes

This flavourful vegan soup is sure to warm the soul on a cold evening! Packed with protein thanks to the chickpeas, this brothy soup is satisfying while still super simple to whip up on a weeknight. Plus it's a great way to use up some of your regular winter wonky wonders.

The fennel, leek and lemon pair deliciously with the herbs to create a Mediterranean inspired flavour, and dunking in some warm crunchy bread takes this veggie broth to the next level.

Soups are a particular favourite of ours this time of year, because they lend so well to easy leftovers and lunches. Just pop your leftovers into single serve containers in the fridge or freezer and reheat as needed.

Slurp on in to this Lemony Fennel, Leek and Chickpea soup delight!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 fennel bulb (approx. 350g)
  • 1 leek (approx. 300g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 
  • 1 tsp dried thyme 
  • 1.2L vegetable stock 
  • 1 bay leaf 
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 390g tin chickpeas 
  • Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Dice the fennel bulb, including the fronds (the fronds are the wispy leaves on the fennel stems!). Reserve some of the fronds for garnishing your soup at the end.
  2. Cut the leek in half lengthwise down the middle, then slice into smaller pieces (you can use the dark green leaves here as well!) Pop the sliced leek into a colander and rinse well, then shake off the excess water. 
  3. Add the oil to a large, heavy based, deep pot. Once the oil is hot add the fennel, leek and garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender, stirring often. 
  4. Add the cumin, dried thyme, and oregano. Sauté for 1 minute more then add the vegetable stock. 
  5. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off 3 strips of lemon peel. Add the lemon peel and bay leaf into the soup. Cover the soup with a lid and bring to the boil. Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer on low for 15 minutes. 
  6. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. 
  7. After the soup has simmered for 15 minutes add the chickpeas and squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Cook uncovered on low heat for a further 10 minutes. 
  8. Season with salt and pepper as required, then garnish with extra fennel fronds and serve hot with crusty bread.
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Lemony Fennel, Leek and Chickpea Soup

Enjoy this Mediterranean inspired brothy, lemon-infused Fennel, Leek and Chickpea Soup to use your wonky winter veg
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