CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SOUP

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The chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth, creating delicious flavor without any extra seasonings. And while it's cooking, the whole house smells amazing. -Jaclyn McKewan, Lancaster, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h30m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 fully cooked Spanish chorizo links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup dried chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup ditalini or other small pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place the water, celery, chorizo and chickpeas in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 8-10 hours. Stir in tomatoes, pasta and salt; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes longer., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges