Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup Recipe

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by admin in Vegetable

“A VERY easy vegetarian meal in a bowl. The combination of garbanzo beans (chick peas) with pasta creates the complex proteins a vegetarian needs. Very palatable for the garlic and tomato lover.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
* 3/4 cup small seashell pasta
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Stir into pasta and add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.

Tags: Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup, Soup and Stew