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Garbanzo Bean Soup

By: JENYRUT 
"This is a recipe that I picked up in Italy a few years ago. Being that I'm not a soup fan, I was somewhat hesitant... but this thick and hearty soup quickly won my praise. It will quickly become a favorite recipe!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta

Directions

  1. Combine the tomatoes, olive oil and 1 1/2 cans of the beans in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Puree the remaining 1/2 can of garbanzo beans using a blender or food processor, and stir into the saucepan. Place the sprigs of rosemary into the pan without breaking off the leaves. The sprigs will be removed before serving.
  2. Add acini de pepe pasta and simmer until pasta is soft, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Remove rosemary, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 502 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by schmerna   view full review
I added another can of undrained tomatoes plus two cups of water, basil and thyme. The soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by BRYNNESUTTON   view full review
I made this pretty much as written, substituting orzo for the acini di pepe. It makes a very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by braillegirl   view full review
Great soup! I only had 1 can of beans, so it wasn't as thick as originally stated, but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by Tess   view full review
ADD LIQUID! Otherwise awesome! I loved loved loved this soup. However, after reading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by SHELLOVERSEAS   view full review
A very appealing recipe that just didn't deliver. It was VERY thick. I had to keep adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by MTPURSE   view full review
This was good, for those of us who like garbanzos, but was VERY thick. We used it as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2008 by rebecca-l   view full review
I thought this was a good recipe and would definitely make it again. I substituted basil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by foodlover   view full review
Very good soup. I added additional water, a chicken boullion cube, dried rosemary, carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by amandak23k   view full review
This is a very basic soup that's tasty but if you add some veggies it makes it great!!! I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by catherine   view full review
When I came to review this recipe I realized I forgot the pasta! Whoops - but it was great. ...

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