Spinach Potage with Chickpeas Serves 8 This warming, nutritious soup is the perfect way to welcome fall. Olive oil cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 4 cups day-old bread cubes 4 cups vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups chopped, drained canned tomatoes 19-oz. can chickpeas, drained 10-oz. pkg. fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp. saffron Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions - Lightly coat bottom of large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat pan until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add bread cubes and cook, stirring occassionally, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Pour broth into large pot and heat over medium heat. Put half the bread mixture and 1/2 cup tomatoes into food processor or blender and process until coarsely ground. Scrape mixture into pot with broth and repeat with remaining bread and an additional 1/2 cup tomatoes.
- Add remaining tomatoes, chickpeas, spinach, saffron, salt and pepper to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per serving: Calories | 177 | Protein | 9g | Total fat | 3g | Carbs | 31g | Cholesterol | mg | Sodium | 115mg | Fiber | 2g | Sugars | g | http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/7500?section=119 |