Chickpea Soup I
This bean soup can be made in 45 minutes. Substitute vegetable broth to create a vegetarian alternative.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1onion, chopped
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 2cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
- 3cups chicken broth
- 1bay leaf
- 1teaspoon dried basil
- ½teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼teaspoon paprika
- 1tomato, chopped
- 1(10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1(15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.Step 2
Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.Step 3
Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.