Chickpea Alphaland Creamy Veggie Soup

Serves 6

ingredients

• 1 pouch Tolerant Kids Chickpea Alphaland pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 28oz can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• Chopped parsley (optional)

directions

1. Cook Tolerant Kids Chickpea Alphaland pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and saute until onion is softened, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper and saute 1 minute more.
3. Stir in tomatoes and broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and serve right away, garnished with parsley if desired.
5. Enjoy!