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Chickpea Minestrone
This super cozy vegetarian Chickpea Minestrone is full of flavor and so easy to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (white or yellow)
- 2-3 carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 4 cloves garlic peeled, smashed, and minced
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each) drained and rinsed
- ¼-½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or to taste (skip if vegan)
- fresh chopped basil for topping (optoinal + delicious)
Instructions
- Peel and dice onion and carrots. Finely chop celery. Smash and peel garlic, then finely mince.
- Heat a large dutch oven (or heavy duty pot) to medium-high heat with 2 TBSP oil. Once oil is hot, add onion, carrot, and celery and saute until vegetables are tender, approx 7 minutes.
- Next add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- Add broth, water, and crushed tomatoes (juices and all) and bay leaves and bring pot to a boil.
- Once soup is vigorously bubbling, add chickpeas and pasta and reduce heat to low. Stir frequently for the first few minutes to prevent sticking. Cover and simmer until chickpeas are tender and pasta is al dente, approx 15 minutes. Stir occasionaly.
- Remove bay leaves when you come across them stirring the soup. Additional salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend can be added to taste at if desired.
- Ready to eat? Ladle into bowls and enjoy piping hot topped with fresh basil (optional but so tasty!) and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Recipe yields approx. 11-12 cups of soup or 6 meal-sized bowls.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for each bowl-sized serving (approx. 2 cups each) using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras/swaps and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
779mg
(32%)
Potassium
677mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
4474IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4474IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.