Ingredients
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200 g chickpeas
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1 tsp ground paprika
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1 tsp sea salt
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600 g carrot
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp provencal herbs
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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½ tsp ground curry
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½ tsp boiling water
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600 ml water
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2 sprigs thyme
Carrot cream soups are very tasty! And this soup takes little effort and time to make, as the vegetables are baked in the oven and then blended till smooth. Due to baking, the soup gets a much more rich flavour. This healthy soup is even more attractive for those who prefer healthy food because of the chickpeas. Chickpeas are not so wide-spread is Russia but in Eastern countries they are eaten almost every day because of their nutritive potential. Due to the high fibre content, chickpeas benefits digestion, is good for heart and regulates the amount of sugar in blood. It provides energy that is used gradually. Soups with chickpeas are a good idea for Lenten. And to make to soup even better, let’s bake some of the chickpeas as well!