Some days are just soup days! This Italian Chickpea Soup is filling, healthy, and tasty! It is perfect as a side or as an entire meal! Get the recipe from An Italian in My Kitchen!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight in 5 cups of water garbanzo beans, rinse before cooking* (2 cups soaked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 -2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 1 -2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- dash of thyme
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
- hot pepper flakes to taste
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 4 1/2 cups of water
- 1 cup dried small pasta (I used small wheels)
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- Main Image & Recipe: An Italian in My Kitchen