PASTA SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS RECIPES

Steps:

• Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
• Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
• Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Yield: 1 3/4 cups

Steps:

• In a deep pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
• Blend the cup of beans with one can water in electric blender until almost smooth.
• Add blended beans to pan then add the can of tomato sauce, celery, carrots, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta directions.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese (extra).