Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 350 g potatoes, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup double cream
  • 2 tablespoons light tahini
  • 200 g spinach, shredded
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic and onions until soft and golden.
  • Stir in the cumin and coriander and cook for one minute.
  • Add the stock and potatoes.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and simmer for another 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Mix the cornflour, cream and tahini together.
  • Stir into the soup with the spinach.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to the boil, stirring and simmering for another 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cayenne pepper before serving.