Cauliflower-Pasta-Chickpea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 c. cauliflower florets
16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
8 oz. pasta (shells, bowties, etc.)
1 c. chickpeas
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. water
basil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat.
Add potatoes, onion and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add cauliflower and cook 2 minutes. Add water, broth, tomatoes, chickpeas and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Add pasta.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.