A bowl of Mediterranean garbanzo bean soap

Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Soup

Adapted from www.SouthernBoyDishes.com

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Medium, chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks Chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 3 Carrots Medium, chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • ½ pound Green Beans Trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 10 cups Stock Low-sodium; chicken or vegetable
  • 2 cups Garbanzo Beans Cooked (or if canned, rinse thoroughly)
  • 1 teaspoon Basil Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
  • ½ teaspoon Rosemary Dried
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot. Then add onion, celery, pepper, carrots, garlic. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add green beans, tomatoes, stock, garbanzo beans, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper. Stir to combine, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
257
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
755
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
891
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
5381
IU
108
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
73
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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