| 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 |
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| 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.
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