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Rosemarie's Italian Style Soup

By: Rachel 
"This soup is thick and hearty. It combines fresh mixed vegetables with pasta and chickpeas. Simple, yet delicious. It keeps well, and tastes even better the next day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 1/4 pound cooked pasta

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low, add the tomatoes and the water and break the tomatoes apart with your hands in the pot. Then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the basil, chickpeas and pasta and simmer for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until all ingredients are heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 149 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by MINLEE   view full review
Not enough spices for me. I added garlic after I sauted the onion, and then added more basil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Angie   view full review
This was kind of bland but, once I got the season's put together it was all right. Something I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Megan   view full review
A pretty good basic recipe. It is a bit bland and needs some added spices to it. After that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2011 by KKH3   view full review
This was great for a base recipe, but pretty bland on it's own. I added hot sauce to it for...

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