⁂ HERBED TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SOUP
This easy HERBED TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 3?4 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight,cooked until tender (or use 1 can, drained and rinsed) 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?4 cup butter, melted or 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 2 medium) 1?2 cup finely chopped carrot (about 1 medium) 1?4 teaspoon pepper 3?4 - 1 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1 small whole bay leaf 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water crumbled dried basil DIRECTIONS Heat butter or olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic, onions and carrot until translucent; add pepper, herbs and tomatoes and bring to boil (note: I puree my tomatoes in the blender, but you can use them whole and break them up as they cook for more texture); reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, breaking up tomatoes as they cook; mix in chickpeas and