Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup

A VERY easy vegetarian meal in a bowl. The combination of garbanzo beans (chick peas) with pasta creates the complex proteins a vegetarian needs. Very palatable for the garlic and tomato lover.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.75 cup small seashell pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Stir into pasta and add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.