Coat a large pot with olive oil, add the pancetta and bring to a medium heat. When the pancetta starts to become crispy, add the onion, celery, carrots, 3 cloves of garlic, pinch of crushed red pepper and season lightly with salt. Sweat the veggies for 6 to 7 minutes or until they become very aromatic and start to soften.
Drain the water from the soaked chickpeas, rinse and add to the pot. Add the chicken stock, thyme bundle, bay leaves and 1 quart of water. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chickpeas are very soft and falling apart, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn off the heat, season the water with salt and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
Fill a skillet with olive oil until it is about 1/2-inch deep, and the remaining 3 garlic cloves, the rosemary leaves and a pinch of crushed red pepper and bring it to a medium heat. Remove the garlic once it is golden; it has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the bread cubes and cook until they start to become crispy and golden. (They will absorb a LOT of the oil. That's why they taste good!) Season with salt and remove the croutons from the oil to a bowl, reserving the rosemary oil. MMMMM!
Add the infused oil to the soup. Puree the soup in a food processor, blender or good old fashioned food mill. Correct the consistency and seasoning, if necessary. If the soup is too thick, cook it a little more to reduce it, or thin it by adding more stock or water. Taste to be sure the seasoning is perfect.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls, top with the croutons and finish with a large drizzle of olive oil.
See ya ladle!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	766.94 Kcal (3211 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.88g	34%
Cholesterol	37.07mg	12%
Sodium	1288.26mg	54%
Potassium	1889.65mg	40%
Total Carbs	96.57g	32%
Sugars	27.54g	110%
Dietary Fiber	15.75g	63%
Protein	46.2g	92%
Vitamin C	82.3mg	137%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	158.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.92 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.17g	34%
Cholesterol	3.67mg	12%
Sodium	127.53mg	54%
Potassium	187.06mg	40%
Total Carbs	9.56g	32%
Sugars	2.73g	110%
Dietary Fiber	1.56g	63%
Protein	4.57g	92%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	137%
Iron	0.6mg	32%
Calcium	15.7mg	16%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

16.4

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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