Name: Pasta and Chick Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 ts Olive oil; 1/2 c Chopped onion; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 c Drained canned Italian tomatoes, chopped; 8 oz Drained canned chick-peas, reserve 1/2 c liquid; 1/2 c Cooked macaroni (shells, elbows, ditalini); 1 1/2 ts Shredded fresh basil (1/2 tsp dried); 1 ds Each salt and pepper

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Italian	Soups/stews, Italian, Pasta	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	ts	Olive oil
1/2	c	Chopped onion
2		Garlic cloves, minced
1/2	c	Drained canned Italian tomatoes, chopped
8	oz	Drained canned chick-peas, reserve 1/2 c liquid
1/2	c	Cooked macaroni (shells, elbows, ditalini)
1 1/2	ts	Shredded fresh basil (1/2 tsp dried)
1	ds	Each salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Garnish:  basil sprigs
In 1-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and
saute until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add chick-peas with reserved liquid and
remaining ingredients; cook until heated. Serve garnished with basil
sprigs.
Makes 2 servings.
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