GARBANZO TOMATO PASTA SOUP

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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.

Provided by Joy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
¾ 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
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1698.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g