Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, rosemary, red pepper and salt. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the soup to partial puree. (basically, puree until as smooth or chunky as you like). You can also add about 1 cup to a blender and puree then add back to pan.
  • Add spinach, return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.