Chickpea and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 dash allspice
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 2/3 cups chickpeas
• 3 whole tomatoes, peeled and seeded

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the onions, mushrooms, oil, garlic, paprika and allspice in a sauce pan.

2. 2

   Cook for 1 minute over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Add broth, chickpeas and tomatoes.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Puree the soup in a blender or food processor.

6. 6

   Reheat and serve.