Subj : Times For Soup - 20 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Thu May 18 2023 04:28:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chickpea Stew w/Orzo & Mustard Greens Categories: Beans, Pasta, Greens, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 5 servings 2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil; more - for drizzling 2 md Carrots; peeled, chopped 1 sm Fennel bulb; chopped +=OR=+ 2 Celery ribs; chopped 1 md Onion; chopped 2 cl Garlic; minced pn Red-pepper flakes 2 ts Minced fresh rosemary; - (opt) 2 c Chicken broth 15 oz Can chickpeas; rinsed, - drained 3/4 c Rough chopped cherry or - grape tomatoes 1/2 c Orzo; whole wheat or regular 1 qt Loose packed baby mustard - greens or spinach Salt & black pepper Chopped scallions; garnish - (opt) 1/4 c Fine grated Parmigiano- - Reggiano; more as needed In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the carrots, fennel or celery, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes and rosemary, if using, and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, if using, or water, along with another 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, add the chickpeas, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Uncover and stir in the greens, letting them simmer until soft, about 2 minutes. Add more water if you want the mixture to be more souplike, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions (if desired), grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. By: Melissa Clark Yield: 4 to 6 servings RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... When our habits are strange and our customs deranged That's our mores. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .