Speedy Tomato, Chick-Pea and Spinach Soup

By á-174890

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp dried sage
• 1 can (19 oz) chick peas, drained
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, undrained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup rotini pasta
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• dash hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine stock and tomatoes, breaking up with a fork. Add onion, garlic and sage. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer for 7 mins. Add chick peas and spinach. Cover and cook for 3 mins or until pasta is tender but firm. Stir in pepper and hot pepper sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Makes 8 cups 4-6 servings
Sprinkle with some parmesan. Serve with focaccia for a soul-satisfying meal!