Tomato, Garbanzo Bean, Pasta Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Healthy, hearty, vegetarian, tomato-based soup with garbanzo beans and pasta. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, diced |
1 cup onion, diced |
5 medium ripe tomatoes, diced |
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste |
20 sprigs fresh cilantro |
10 sprigs flat leaf parsley |
2 teaspoons paprika |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional) |
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas |
3/4 cup rotini pasta |
Directions:
1. Heat a large sauce pan or pot and add oil followed by garlic and onions. Saute for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Put tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, and saffron into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Add tomato mixture to the pot along with 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
4. Add drained chickpeas. Simmer for another 8 minutes.
5. Add rotini and simmer for about 12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to desired consistency.
6. Eat up and enjoy!
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