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This easy Easy Pasta e Ceci (Chickpea Soup Recipe) is a classic Italian chickpea soup made with pantry staples for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Creamy, hearty, and naturally vegan, this comfort food is ready in just 20 minutes, and is perfect for a great family dinner.
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Cupboard cooking
I decided that I wanted to take on this slightly overwhelming task when we were on our last trip to Washington. We took a late flight that night, and thought we would stop at the Olive Garden for a simple dinner. Well, it turns out that the onramp to the freeway is past the Olive Garden. So, we decided to stop at Ivar’s Restaurant once we reached the ferry landing. Once we arrived at the landing, however, the ferry was there and ready to board. So, we got on the ferry (better to get on and get to the island we figured). Once on the island, we decided to stop at China City, the Chinese restaurant. After going in, the hostess informed us that they closed early that day. Urrrg! So, the last place we decided on was the good-ol’-grocery store. It was already 8:45pm by this time, and we were a bit worried that they would be closed as well. We were in luck, the store was open for 15 more minutes. Wheew! So, we grabbed a few things and headed home.
That got me thinking; I’d like to leave some items in the cupboard just in case we couldn’t find a place to get dinner. Also, it could be an emergency stash of sorts. If there was an earthquake or the power went out for a few days, we would have a supply of food. But, I don’t just want cans of boring soup or powdered milk! So, I decided to start this cookbook.
The recipes will be made with convenient, easy-to-find items, that can be stored in your cupboard, and the dishes will be healthy and (hopefully!) tasty. I’ll be including some fresh and some freezer items in the cookbook, and the recipes will clearly identified with icons showing cupboard, freezer, and/or fresh items.
There are many reasons to try Cupboard Cooking. Besides the two that I’ve listed above, if you were camping or taking an RV trip, these recipes would work really well.
So, for now, I’m researching and testing recipes. I made a dense and moist Chocolate-Cinnamon Cake and a pot of Tomato Rice and Navy Bean Soup for dinner last night. Both turned out very well, and I’m happy with the current progress of the book.
Here’s a recipe I created for Pasta and Chickpea Soup. I’ll continue to post recipes regularly, and I’ll keep everyone advised on the progress of the book.
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How to make Pasta e Ceci Soup Recipe
Easy Pasta e Ceci (Chickpea Soup Recipe)
Ingredients
- 15.5 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzos) drained and rinsed
- 4 cups water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)
- ½ cup jarred (or homemade) spaghetti sauce (use your family’s favorite)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 1 cup pasta uncooked, small shapes such as elbows or rotini
Instructions
- In a heavy 4-quart pot, combine chickpeas,water (or broth), marinara sauce, rosemary, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 10–15minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove about 1 cup of the chickpeas and set aside. Discard rosemary stem if using fresh. Transfer remaining soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot along with the reserved chickpeas. Bring back to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Debi
Super easy to make and great to customize with leftover veggies, proteins like chicken, shrimp, or whitefish, and mix in any herbs you like. I hope you give this easy recipe a try and love it as mush as we do. Debi, author, Life Currents