1can(19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1can(19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1can(19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1cup(250 mL) shredded green cabbage
2mediumzucchini, chopped
8cups(2 L) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1Tbsp(15 mL) pepper
Directions
Cook pasta according to directions on package. Cook until al dente, drain and toss with 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) oil. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil on medium. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
Add thyme and bay leaf and raise heat to high. Add tomatoes, beans, chickpeas, cabbage and zucchini. Add stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
Season well with pepper and remove bay leaf. Add cooked pasta and enjoy!
Notes
A 19 oz (540 mL) can of beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed, yields 2 cups (500 mL) cooked beans or chickpeas.
This recipe includes 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked pulses. You can add more pulses or switch out the pulses with ones you have in your pantry. Pinto, black, or Romano beans will work as well!
Feel free to replace the vegetables with ones you have on hand.
1can(19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1can(19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1can(19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1cup(250 mL) shredded green cabbage
2mediumzucchini, chopped
8cups(2 L) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1Tbsp(15 mL) pepper
1
Cook pasta according to directions on package. Cook until al dente, drain and toss with 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) oil. Set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil on medium. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
3
Add thyme and bay leaf and raise heat to high. Add tomatoes, beans, chickpeas, cabbage and zucchini. Add stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
4
Season well with pepper and remove bay leaf. Add cooked pasta and enjoy!
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