Garbanzo Bean Soup recipe

4 servings

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans

salt and pepper to taste

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 cup acini di pepe pasta

Combine the tomatoes, olive oil and 1 1/2 cans of the beans in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Puree the remaining 1/2 can of garbanzo beans using a blender or food processor, and stir into the saucepan.

Place the sprigs of rosemary into the pan without breaking off the leaves.

The sprigs will be removed before serving.

Add acini de pepe pasta and simmer until pasta is soft, stirring gently to prevent sticking.

Remove rosemary, and season with salt and pepper.