Pasta And Chick Pea Soup

Title: PASTA AND CHICK PEA SOUP

Categories: Soups/stews, Italian, Pasta

Yield: 2 servings

2 ts Olive oil

1/2 c Chopped onion

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1/2 c Drained canned Italian

-tomatoes, chopped

8 oz Drained canned chick-peas,

-reserve 1/2 c liquid

1/2 c Cooked macaroni

-elbows, ditalini)

1 1/2 ts Shredded fresh basil

-tsp dried)

1 ds Each salt and pepper

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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