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Chickpea And Romaine Soup With Golden Vermicelli

Quick from scratch soups & salads - food & wine. Soup is spanish in origin. They offer chard as a substitution for the romaine, which i am more likely to use. Wine: soft, earthy rioja

Steps

In a large pot , heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.
Add the onion , garlic , turmeric , paprika , and cayenne and cook , stirring occasionally , until the onion is translucent , about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes longer.
Add the chickpeas , broth , water , and salt.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Meanwhile , in a large frying pan , heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.
Add the vermicelli and cook , stirring occasionally , until golden , about 5 minutes.
Remove the browned pasta with a slotted spoon.
Add it to the soup along with the romaine.
Simmer until the pasta is tender , about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

olive oil, onion, garlic clove, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, plum tomatoes, canned chick-peas, low sodium chicken broth, water, salt, vermicelli, romaine lettuce