Mediterranean Pasta Soup

Prep and cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1½ cups water
• 16 ounces chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• ½ cup uncooked ditalini pasta (short tube-shaped macaroni)
• 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until lightly browned.
2. Add water and next 6 ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add pasta and cook additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender but not overcooked.
5. Stir in parsley. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Servings: 8

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD