Ham 'n' Chickpea Soup Recipe

Ham 'n' Chickpea Soup Recipe
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Chock-full of ham, vegetables, chickpeas and orzo, this hearty soup is loaded with good-for-you flavor. Linda Arnold sends the recipe from her Edmonton, Alberta kitchen.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add the ham, rosemary and sage; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Drain orzo; stir into soup. Add chickpeas; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 312 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 1,015 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Ham 'n' Chickpea Soup published in Light & Tasty April/May 2007, p59

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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by taren

Delish! I used ham that was leftover from Easter (and then frozen). The ham had a robust flavored glaze that enhanced the soup's flavor even more. My 2 1/2 year old daughter even loved it!

Reviewed on May. 06, 2009 by Ida Hummptier

Very easy and hearty!

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