Chickpea /Garlic & Pasta Soup

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 6

Was looking for something different. Tried this last night with hopes of leftovers for lunch. No such luck..

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

7 -8 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock

1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas

1 cup cooked elbow macaroni

pepper

romano cheese

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat combine oil& garlic.
2. Saute 3 minutes.
3. Add rosemary& oragano.
4. Saute 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes& simmer 15-20 minutes Puree 1/2 of chickpeas in Blender or food processer Add the stock, chickpeas& simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add cooked macaroni.
7. Heat through completely about 5 minutes.
8. season with pepper& cheese if desired.
9. Serves 4-6.

By RecipeOfHealth.com