Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Soup

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

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic, rosemary, red pepper and salt. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add chickpeas, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Add spinach, return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.