Coal Miner’s Hearty Chickpea Minestrone Soup

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chickpeas, cooked

• 2 tablespoons canola oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

• 4 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons black pepper

• 1 medium carrot, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 5 cups water

• 1 796 mL can diced tomatoes

• 1- 156 mL can tomato paste
  

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until softened.

2. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Temper for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

3. Add carrots and celery. Sauté until lightly browned.

4. Add water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and chickpeas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender.

5. Portion out soup.