Processing Time: 7 minutes
Speed: Variable to High

Ingredients

1 cup (240 mL) chicken stock, vegetable broth or water

1 14 oz. (450 mL) can chopped tomatoes, with juice (1/2 reserved)

2 15 oz. (450 mL) cans chick peas, drained and rinsed( 1/2 reserved)

1/2 cup chopped onions, softened in a microwave for 2 minutes

3 garlic cloves, softened in a microwave for 2 minutes

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, or 2 teaspoons dried basil (reserved)

1/4 cup parsley leaves (reserved)

1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil (reserved)

salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in the order listed, except the reserved ingredients. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE speed #1.Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Allow machine to run for 6 to 7 minutes. Select VARIABLE speed #4 or 5; add the remaining reserved ingredients and blend for an additional 10 seconds.

Health Classification: Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Meal Type: Soups

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup (240 mL) Amount Per Serving Calories 236   % Daily Value* Total Fat 9g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 527mg Total Carbohydrate 33g Dietary Fiber 7g Sugars 2g   Protein 7g   Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 9% Iron 17% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4