Minestra De Ceci (Italian Chickpea and Pasta Soup) Recipe

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Minestra De Ceci (Italian Chickpea and Pasta Soup)
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Directions:

  1. Puree half the chickpeas with 1 cup of the stock or water in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium flame. Add the garlic and rosemary and sauté until the garlic just begins to brown.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining stock, the chickpea puree and the remaining whole chickpeas.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  6. Add the pasta and bring to a light boil until the pasta is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
  7. Serve with crusty bread.
  8. *Variations.
  9. Use any small pasta for this soup: orzo, macaroni, shells. Or break spaghetti or capellini into small pieces.
  10. Stir in 2 cups chopped fresh spinach or chard in the last 5 minutes if you like.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.73 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.85g 14%
Cholesterol 0.79mg 0%
Sodium 545.88mg 23%
Potassium 605.58mg 13%
Total Carbs 19.76g 7%
Sugars 5.65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.71g 19%
Protein 9.69g 19%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.28 Kcal (261 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.83g 14%
Cholesterol 0.25mg 0%
Sodium 174.57mg 23%
Potassium 193.67mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.32g 7%
Sugars 1.81g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 19%
Protein 3.1g 19%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 15.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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