INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight in water to cover if time allows (see below for variation with canned chickpeas)
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5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in slices
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3 sprigs rosemary or thyme
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1 medium to large carrot, peeled and cut in small dice
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1 celery stalk, peeled and cut in small dice
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1 medium onion, peeled and cut in small dice
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 pound sausage, grilled or broiled and cut into thin slices (optional)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste