Italian Chick Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Chick Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chick peas (soaked overnight) in 5 cups water (rinse before using); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove of garlic minced; 2 carrots chopped; 1 celery stalk chopped; 1/2-1 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; Dash thyme; hot pepper flakes to taste; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 4 1/2 cups water; 1 cup small dried pasta

Servings: persons

1 cup dried chick peas (soaked overnight) in 5 cups water (rinse before using)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove of garlic minced
2 carrots chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
1/2-1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
Dash thyme
hot pepper flakes to taste
1/2 cup tomato puree
4 1/2 cups water
1 cup small dried pasta

1
In a medium pot add olive oil, carrots, celery, salt, basil, oregano, thyme,hot pepper flakes, water, tomato puree and chick peas. Cook over medium heat till boiling, stirring until all ingredients are combined. Once boiling, reduce heat and stirring occasionally.
2
Cook for approximately 50-60 minutes, (don't forget to taste for tenderness of the chick peas and salt) Once the peas are tender add another cup of water (depending on how soupy you like it, you may need to add more). Bring to a boil and immediately add the pasta (I used ditalini, but my mother-in-law uses broken spaghetti, your choice) stirring constantly (taste again for salt), Cook till pasta reaches the al dente stage, (about 5 minutes for small pasta).
3
When done, remove from heat, serve immediately and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Buon Appetito!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried chick peas (soaked overnight) in 5 cups water (rinse before using), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove of garlic minced, 2 carrots chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Chick Pea Soup 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.

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Italian Chick Pea Soup

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