Pasta & chick pea soup

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil
½cupChopped onion
2Garlic cloves, minced
½cupDrained canned Italian tomatoes, chopped
8ouncesDrained canned chick-peas, reserve 1/2 c liquid
½cupCooked macaroni (shells, elbows, ditalini)
teaspoonShredded fresh basil (1/2 tsp dried)
1dashEach salt and pepper

Directions

Garnish: basil sprigs

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

Makes 2 servings.

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