Chickpea Minestrone Recipe

Name: Chickpea Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups); 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups); 3 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 cup); 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 1/4 cups (6 oz.) ditalini pasta; ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more thinly shredded basil for garnish; 6 Tbs. Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
3 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups (6 oz.) ditalini pasta
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more thinly shredded basil for garnish
6 Tbs. Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional

1
Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic, and saute 4 minutes, or until softened.
3
Add carrots and celery, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in tomatoes, add thyme sprigs, and cook 2 minutes more.
5
Smash 1/2 cup chickpeas with back of a fork to form paste.
6
Add smashed and whole chickpeas, broth, and 2 cups water to pot.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add ditalini and basil, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Thin soup with broth or water (if necessary), and adjust seasoning.
10
Remove thyme sprigs, and serve garnished with shredded basil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese (if using).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups), 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Chickpea Minestrone 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.

Chickpea Minestrone

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