Ham 'n' Chickpea Soup
Light & Tasty
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.
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: 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 Parmesan cheese and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.