HAM AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Ham and Chickpea Soup image

Provided by annh53182

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
4 -6 cups chicken stock
2 cups ham (diced)
1 ham bone (optional)
2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
pepper
1/2 lb green beans (cleaned, trimmed and cut)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large sauce pan.
Add the onions, carrot and celery and saute until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes.
Add the stock, ham, chickpeas, oregano and bay leaf and simmer, covered on low heat for at least 20 minutes.
Add the green beans and simmer until the green means are cooked al dente.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 2240.8, Carbohydrate 78.9, Fiber 15, Sugar 6.8, Protein 36.7