Garbanzo Bean Soup

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Garbanzo Bean Soup

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This soup recipe is inspired by the Italian chickpea soup called pasta e ceci. Add crusty bread and a salad, and you have an easy dinner.

Garbanzo Bean Soup

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Ingredients Onion Carrots Celery Garlic Tomatoes Garbanzo beans Bay leaf Rosemary Broth Vermouth or wine Small pasta Kale Parmesan

Chickpea vs Garbanzo Bean?

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Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same thing! Chickpea comes from “pois chiches” in French and garbanzo bean from the Basque “garbantzu."

Tips and Tricks

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Soup is super easy to make. Heat your onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add herbs and spices. Simmer in liquid for 30 minutes. Finish with lemon juice or vinegar.

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Why isn't this pasta e ceci?  It's not titled pasta e ceci because this isn't a classic recipe. Pasta e ceci uses ditalini, though any small pasta shape will work.

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This garbanzo bean soup is garnished with grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano. You can omit it if you are vegan or a vegetarian who avoids rennet.

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