Ingredients:
- 2 servings cooking spray (2 seconds of spray)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 2 large Spanish onions, diced
- 6 carrots, scraped and diced
- 3 large celery stalks, sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 medium cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
- 10 large kale leaves (2 ounces), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves, broken
- 3 quarts water
- 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes
- 1 pound chickpeas, cooked
- 1 cup penne or small shells
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Suggestion: Serve with a hearty multigrain bread. Garnish with carrot curls or fat-free grated cheese. Note: This soup freezes well and is a great "comfort food."
Yield 12 servings