Pasta e Ceci (Italian Chickpea Soup)

Name: Pasta e Ceci (Italian Chickpea Soup)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called Lacinato or dinosaur kale, or cavolo nero); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 quart vegetable broth; 28-ounce can crushed fire roasted tomatoes; ½ cup chopped basil leaves, plus additional for serving if desired; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked); 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and dried thyme; 2 pinches red pepper flakes; Parmesan rind or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese* (omit for vegan); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup short pasta like rigatoni (gluten-free or legume pasta if desired)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This iconic Italian pasta and chickpea soup, pasta e ceci, is as easy as it is delicious! This flavor-filled stew makes a cozy vegetarian lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:06:15 GMT