Pasta and Chick Pea Soup Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup drained canned Italian tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 oz drained canned chick-peas, reserve 1/2 cup liquid
  • 1/2 cup cooked macaroni (shells, elbows, ditalini)
  • 1 1/2 tsp shredded fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried
  • Dash of each salt and pepper
  • Basil sprigs

    • Instructions:

    1. In 1-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
    2. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
    3. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    4. Add chickpeas with reserved liquid and remaining ingredients; cook until heated.
    5. Serve garnished with basil sprigs.