Chickpea and Risoni Soup

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add vegetables and sauté. Add oregano.
Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir through chickpeas and risoni. Simmer a further 10 minutes.

Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta, which can be found in the pasta section of the supermarket. Can be substituted with any small shaped pasta.
Chickpeas are a good source of iron for energy, zinc for healing and reproduction, and they provide a range of B-vitamins essential for overall wellbeing.
Make delicious homemade hummus in less than five minutes. Simply put 1 1/2 cups of drained canned chickpeas, 3 tablespoons of tahini paste, 3 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of water in a blender. Process until smooth. This is sensational served with Lebanese bread and fresh vegetables, or try it as a spread on wraps and sandwiches.

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