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Marie's Chickpea Soup 3 Tbs olive oil 2 Tbs garlic, minced 2 leeks, (white and green parts), washed & thinly sliced 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Tbs tomato sauce 1 Tbs fresh rosemary, or 1 tsp. dried 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Tbs fresh basil, minced, or 1 Tbs. dried 2 Tbs fresh parsley, minced 6 cups chicken broth 1/3 lb orzo, or other small pasta Salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the garlic and leeks; sauté until garlic is golden brown. Reduce heat and simmer. Add the tomato, tomato sauce and rosemary. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the chickpeas, basil, parsley and broth. Turn heat to high and bring to a rapid boil. Add the orzo and cook, uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes, or until the pasta has reached the desired tenderness. Remove the soup from the heat. Season to taste and serve hot or at room temperature. Drizzle each serving with olive oil, if desired. Servings: 6

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