Chickpea /Garlic & Pasta Soup

Submitted by Katha

"Was looking for something different. Tried this last night with hopes of leftovers for lunch. No such luck.."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 7 -8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
• pepper
• romano cheese

directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat combine oil& garlic.
2. Saute 3 minutes.
3. Add rosemary& oragano.
4. Saute 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes& simmer 15-20 minutes Puree 1/2 of chickpeas in Blender or food processer Add the stock, chickpeas& simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add cooked macaroni.
7. Heat through completely about 5 minutes.
8. season with pepper& cheese if desired.
9. Serves 4-6.