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Country Chickpea Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 6
Looking to keep warm? This soup is an old country favorite with large conch pasta and vegetables. It is also so easy to make.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup pureed tomato
2 quarts chicken stock or 2 quarts vegetable stock
2 cups dried conchiglie (large shell pasta)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper
1 -2 garlic clove (optional)
garnish with rosemary
serve with grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
Directions:
1. Sauté the the vegetables in the heated oil in a saucepan over a rather low heat.
2. Stir often for about 5 minutes, then add the beans; stir well and then mix in the tomatoes.
3. Cook, stirring for a few minutes, then add 2 cups of the stock, the rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Now bring this to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
5. Pour in the rest of the stock and the pasta.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Lower the heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
8. You want your pasta al dente.
9. Remove the the rosemary sprig, however sprinkle rosemary leaves over the soup along with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com