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Macaroni Chick-Pea Soup

Macaroni Chick-Pea Soup in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings

This savory soup is packed with tomatoes, green beans, and chickpeas. The recipe also doubles easily if leftovers are desired or if you are making it for a large group.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 3/4 cups dry macaroni
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery flakes (or onion powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup low-sodium stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add macaroni, celery flakes, and oregano. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add stewed tomatoes, green beans, chickpeas, and garlic powder.
  5. Simmer 5 minutes, or until macaroni and beans are tender.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

University of Connecticut Family Nutrition Program
Senior Nutrition Awareness Project (SNAP) Newsletters

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups prepared soup, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 326
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 89 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 559 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 326
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 89 mg
Potassium 559 mg
Sodium 220 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 66 mg
Phosphorus 237 mg
Selenium 33 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 22 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 173 mcg
Thiamin 0.7 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 47 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups