Just thinking about this recipe, it doesn’t sound so good but if you’ve ever trusted me . . well, don’t admit it but you should trust me on this one. I think it was a pretty easy recipe and considering how much soup it made, it might be fairly inexpensive.
My recipe is an adaptation of this recipe.
Before I start the recipe, the original recipe called for one 6 oz. can of tomato paste. I think that much tomato paste gives most dishes a bitter taste so I buy tomato paste in a tube. It’s one of the few things I will spend extra money on for convenience but I love being able to use a squirt of tomato paste and not throw out half a can of it.
Ingredients:
2 – 15 oz. cans garbanza beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced
4 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
Canned tomatoes (I used 2 quarts home canned — I guess that’s about 3 – 14 or 15 oz. cans of tomatoes)
2 cans beef broth
1 lb. Polish sausage, cut into cubes
2 T. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. Mural of Flavor (Penzey’s)
1/2 tsp. salt (I didn’t add salt because there’s salt in my canned tomatoes)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
6 fresh basil leaves
1 – 8 oz. container of hummus (optional – I don’t always use it and can hardly tell any difference when I use it vs. not use it.)
Directions:
1. The sausage I used wasn’t greasy at all and I ended up having to add a bit of oil. Brown the sausage. If there’s any oil, drain off all but a couple of tablespoons.
2. Add the onions, celery and bell pepper and saute.
3. Add the carrots and cook for a couple of minutes..
4. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth and spices. Stir in the tomato paste.
5. Put the lid on, turn the fire down low and go sew for a few hours.
We had grilled cheese sandwiches with our soup and it was a fantastic meal. We had plenty of soup with dinner and there was still 3 quarts left over for other meals or for freezing.
debra says
looks yummy! You should call it Chickpea Stew. I know how you love your chickens 😉
Debbie says
Oh yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Regina says
is that ‘smoked kielbasa’ style Polish Sausage or fresh rope style??
Judy Laquidara says
It doesn’t matter. I’ve used andouille and have shredded leftover smoked chicken to use as the meat. Use whatever you like that you can easily find.
Judy D in WA says
OMG, I can almost smell it…….I love soup!
Judy Laquidara says
I was thinking about you last night. I think this would be a good recipe to can!
Maxi says
That looks so-o-o-o good and just in time for the cooler weather. Incidentally, i love that pot. Maybe you have already shared what kind it is, but if so, I missed it. Would like to have one.
Joanne says
Trying to print today’s two recipes and my %$$^%(*&^(& printer isn’t working. ah well – tomorrow is another day – but my mouth is drooling now!! Yum, yum, yum!
Penny Hankey says
Sounds delicious. Now I need to find a UK equivalent of Mural of Flavour. Thanks for the link – at least I know what ingredients I am looking for.
Tammie Stephens says
Judy the soup looks wonderful!!!! I’m going to try it this weekend. Where did you find get the tomatoe paste in tube? I’ve looked everywhere (well it seems now not everywhere) and can’t find it. I have a publix, Winn Dixie, and Walmart to choose from…. I’ve been looking in the fresh produce section. Thanks in advance for the info, I’m so tired of wasting tomatoe paste in a can. BTW YOUR BLOG ROCKS AND SO DO THOSE CHICKENS!!!
Judy B in KY says
Tammy, check your WalMart again, we have a SuperCenter in our small town and I just recently found the tomato paste in a tube (2 brands). It will be in the aisle that stocks the Hispanic/Asian foods in the canned tomato section–it should be aisle 11/12 according to the store signage. I help stock the grocery side overnight so was thrilled to find this product after seeing it used all the time on cooking shows. If they don’t carry it, ask at the Customer Service desk to have it ordered, as other WalMarts are carrying it. If they don’t stock it, they can’t sell it!! Hope this helps.
Ranch Wife says
Well I am in a recipe state of mind lately and I love adding new keepers to my collection – this one look like it’ll be my new favorite! I’m ready for soup season! Thank you! 🙂