An incredibly simple, tasty and filling soup.

Servings:    4

Pro Points:    7

Simple Start:    Yes

Filling & Healthy:    0

Cooking time:    1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1tsp healthy oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium (165g each) chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 1/4tsp chilli powder
• 1tsp ground turmeric
• 1tsp ground cinnamon
• 150g tomato puree
• 1.5l vegetable stock made with 2 stock cubes
• 410g can chickpeas, rinsed
• 40g whole wheat pasta, broken into small pieces
• 3tsp dried mint
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2tbsp 0% fat natural yogurt

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion then cover and cook gently until soft, without browning.
2. Add the meat and brown well.
3. Add the spices and tomato puree. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Gradually add the stock over a period of 15 minutes in order to maintain a thick consistency. When all the stock is added, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the chickpeas then simmer for a further 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the pasta and simmer for 7 minutes.
7. Add the mint and simmer for 1 minute more.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste.
9. Serve garnished with 1/2tbsp yogurt per person.