Minestra di pasta e ceci

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallOnion; very finely chopped
1Clove garlic; finely chopped
2Sticks celery; diced
1Dessertspoon olive oil
A little cornflour
114 ounces ca chopped tomatoes
1Dessertspoon tomato pur‚e
1Dessertspoon soya sauce
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonDried basil
1pinchDried rosemary
2teaspoonsDried oregano
1tablespoonFreshly chopped parsley
6ouncesDiced mixed root vegetables; (carrot, parsnip,
; potato)
pintWater
2teaspoonsMarigold Vegetable Bouillon or a
; vegetable stock cube
Seasoning
ounceTiny pasta shapes
2ouncesCooked chickpeas; (tinned can be used)

Directions

1. Put the onion, garlic and celery in a pan with the olive oil and saut‚ for about 5 minutes.

2. Add a little cornflour, stir and cook for a minute or two.

3. Add the tomatoes, tomato pur‚e, soya sauce herbs, root vegetables, water and bouillon powder.

4. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

5. Season to taste, add the pasta and chick peas and simmer for a further few minutes.

6. Add a little water if the soup is too thick. Serve hot.

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