BUSHS® Tuscan Garbanzo and Sun-dried Tomato Soup Recipe

BUSHS® Tuscan Garbanzo and Sun-dried Tomato Soup Recipe

  • 1 cup medium pasta shells, such as cavatelli
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans BUSH'S® Garbanzo Beans, drained and divided
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Cook pasta according to directions. At the same time, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Add 2 cups water, tomatoes, carrots and BUSH'S(R) BEST Garbanzo Beans, reserving 1 cup whole beans. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
  2. Puree vegetable mixture in blender or food processor and return to saucepan.
  3. Add pasta and remaining whole beans and heat through, adding water if soup is too thick.