HAM 'N' CHICKPEA SOUP

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Chock-full of ham, vegetables, chickpeas and orzo, this hearty soup is loaded with good-for-you flavor. Linda Arnold sends the recipe from her Edmonton, Alberta kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the ham, garlic, rosemary and sage; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Drain orzo; stir into soup. Add chickpeas; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1015mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.