Chickpea Soup I

Garbanzo beans, green beans, chunks of sweet potato and tomato are combined in chicken broth seasoned with thyme, basil and paprika in this soup which can easily be altered to suit a vegetarian diet.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in broth, bay leaf, basil, thyme, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Cover. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in tomato, green beans, and chickpeas. Simmer uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.