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Ingredients
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½ cup dried garbanzo beans
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 stalks celery, sliced
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2 carrots, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds
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3 cups vegetable broth
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1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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18 grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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2 cups baby spinach leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Place garbanzo beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add garbanzo beans; reduce heat and simmer until almost tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
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Spread garbanzo beans on a baking sheet and remove skins.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots, garlic, and fennel seeds; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, vegetable broth, and tomatoes. Simmer soup until garbanzo beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Add grape tomatoes and spinach leaves; cook for 2 minutes.
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Season soup with parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Cook's Note:
Substitute dried herbs for the fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
211 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 211 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Sodium 699mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Calcium 77mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 532mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.