Danza Noodle Soup (Tomato Chickpea Pasta Soup)
Danza noodle soup is a light Mediterranean-style soup that simmers diced tomatoes and chickpeas in vegetable broth with oregano and thin pasta noodles. Sauteing onion in olive oil until translucent builds an aromatic base, and adding tomatoes with dried oregano creates a savory, gently acidic broth. Chickpeas soften during cooking, contributing a nutty richness and substance without heaviness. Stirring in fresh parsley just before serving lifts the finished soup with a burst of herbal freshness against the tomato backdrop. Cooking the noodles separately and adding them at the end keeps the broth clearer.
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Instructions
- 1
Saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
- 2
Add diced tomato and oregano; cook 3 minutes.
- 3
Add vegetable broth and chickpeas, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- 4
Add noodles and cook until al dente.
- 5
Stir in parsley, turn off heat, and serve immediately.
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