Broccoli and Chickpea Soup with Sagnarelli ___

Ingredients

For the Soup:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 rosemary sprigs
2 medium carrots, cut into a 1/4 inch dice
1 medium onion, cut into a 1/4 inch dice
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 celery stalks, cut into a 1/4 inch dice
10 cups water or chicken broth
2 chicken boulion cubes (do not use if using broth)
2 19oz cans chickpeas
2 heads broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
8 ounces Sagnarelli pasta, or any small cut of pasta you desire

Directions

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Put a large stockpot over a medium flame and heat the oil. Add in the rosemary and cook for one minute.

Add in the carrots, onions, garlic and celery and cook until softened, about 7-8 minutes.
Separate out about 1 cup of the chickpeas and mash them with a wooden spoon. Add the whole and mashed chickpeas to the pot.

Add in the water and bouillon or water to the pot and bring to a boil.
Add in the broccoli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Drop the Sagnarelli pasta into a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook about 3 minutes less than the package instructions.

Drain and add the pasta to the pot with the soup.

Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese.