Garbanzo and Pasta Soup

Garbanzo and Pasta Soup   

            

       

  Ingredients

 1 qt. Chicken broth 

 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained

 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

 1 chopped medium onion

 1 minced clove garlic

 1/3 cup finely chopped celery

 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

 1 bay leaf

 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 

 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves

 1 small zucchini, chopped

 1/3 cup uncooked ditalini pasta

                                                    Salt and pepper                                                              

 Directions

  

 1. Combine all ingredients, except zucchini, 

pasta, salt, and pepper, in crock pot.

 2. Cover and cook on high 4 to 6 hours.

 3. Add zucchini and pasta during last 20-25 minutes. 

 4. Discard bay leaf.

 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.