"This soup is the most-requested dish in my kitchen. Blending some of the chickpeas creates a thick, filling broth, and cooking the pasta directly in the soup keeps this as a one-pot meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil
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30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)
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28 ounces peeled whole tomatoes (1 large can or 2 small cans)
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1 pound cooked sausage, sliced, or raw sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
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1 small onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, or to taste
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1 bunch lacinato kale, center ribs removed & leaves thinly sliced, or 5 ounces baby spinach
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1/4 cup white wine
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5 cups chicken broth
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1/2 pound whole wheat penne (or other short pasta)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus a small piece of the rind
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1/3 cup chopped parsley, to garnish