Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Soup
Serves 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 4 cups water
• 45 ounces Eden Garbanzo Beans, 3 cans, do not drain
• 1 1/2 cups organic diced tomatoes, do not drain
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 3/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp Eden Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped for garnish
or regular curly parsley
Directions
Heat oil in a large soup pot and sauté the garlic and onions for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the water, garbanzo, diced tomatoes, rosemary, sea salt and black pepper. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce the flame and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Place half of the soup in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Return the pureed soup to the pot. Cover and simmer another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 264 calories, 6g fat (22% calories from fat), 11g protein, 40g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium