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Garbanzo Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

Hearty garbanzo bean and pasta soup is a quick pantry-staple soup that has homemade Spaghettios vibes. Top it with melty cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Keyword: easy dinner, easy soup, kid-friendly, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $4.00

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan or Stockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoons Paprika (optional)
  • 1 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
  • 3 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 1 28 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes (substitute tomato puree or sauce for a more smooth soup)
  • 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
  • 1 15 ounce can Garbanzo Beans / Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 ounces Pasta, uncooked (use any small shape like annelini, ditalini or orzo)
  • Parmesan Cheese, grated, for serving (substitute any shredded cheese)
  • Black Pepper, for serving

Instructions

  • Place a large saucepan (use one that has a tight-fitting lid) over medium heat. Add oil. When oil begins to shimmer, stir in garlic, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook, until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes over the aromatics. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  • When the liquids are simmering, stir in the vinegar, salt, sugar, chickpeas, and pasta. Cover the pot with a lid and let everything simmer until the pasta is tender, 8 to 15 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with a drizzle of olive oil, cheese, and black pepper.

Notes

Inspired by from several sources, but mostly Food52.
The classic Pasta con Ceci uses more like 2 cups of liquid which yields something closer to an ordinary pasta than a soup. We love it that way, but in the cold weather, I prefer this to be closer to a traditional tomato soup. If you'd like a thicker tomato sauce that coats the pasta instead of a soup, reduce liquid to 2 cups.
Pasta shape: Any small pasta shape will work here as noted above, but our family loves annelini the best. Annelini is the shape that makes this really reminiscent of SpaghettiOs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg