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     Title: PASTA AND CHICK PEA SOUP
Categories: Soups/stews, Italian, Pasta
     Yield: 2 servings

     2 ts Olive oil
   1/2 c  Chopped onion
     2    Garlic cloves, minced
   1/2 c  Drained canned Italian
          -tomatoes, chopped
     8 oz Drained canned chick-peas,
          -reserve 1/2 c liquid
   1/2 c  Cooked macaroni (shells,
          -elbows, ditalini)
 1 1/2 ts Shredded fresh basil (1/2
          -tsp dried)
     1 ds Each salt and pepper

 Garnish:  basil sprigs

 In 1-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add
 onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
 Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let
 simmer for 5 minutes.  Add chick-peas with reserved
 liquid and remaining ingredients; cook until heated.
 Serve garnished with basil sprigs.

 Makes 2 servings.

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 Posted by Fred Peters.

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