Cabbage Minestrone with Chick Peas Recipe

Name: Cabbage Minestrone with Chick Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 heaped cup chick peas, washed and picked over, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; Salt to taste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, seeded and chopped, with juice; 1 1/2 pounds cabbage (green or red), outer leaves removed, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 medium cabbage); 2 1/2 quarts water; A bouquet garni made with 1 Parmesan rind, a bay leaf, and a few sprigs each parsley and thyme; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup elbow macaroni or small shells; Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Servings: persons

1 heaped cup chick peas, washed and picked over, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
Salt to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, seeded and chopped, with juice
1 1/2 pounds cabbage (green or red), outer leaves removed, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 medium cabbage)
2 1/2 quarts water
A bouquet garni made with 1 Parmesan rind, a bay leaf, and a few sprigs each parsley and thyme
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni or small shells
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

1
Drain the chick peas and set aside.
2
Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery.
3
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is fragrant and the vegetables tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in half the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute or so, until the garlic begins to smell fragrant.
5
Add the tomatoes and their liquid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit.
6
Add the cabbage, stir together for a minute, then add the drained chick peas, 2 quarts water, and the bouquet garni.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until the beans are just about tender.
8
Add the remaining garlic and salt to taste, cover and continue to simmer another 30 minutes to an hour, until the beans are thoroughly cooked and the soup very fragrant.
9
Add a cup more water if it seems too thick.
10
Add pepper, taste and adjust salt.
11
Remove the bouquet garni.
12
Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is cooked al dente, 5 to 10 minutes.
13
Serve, passing the Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 heaped cup chick peas, washed and picked over, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Minestrone with Chick Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cabbage Minestrone with Chick Peas

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