Minestra di ceci


Minestra di ceci is a soup in Italian cuisine prepared with chickpeas as a primary ingredient. Dried chickpeas that have been soaked or canned chickpeas may be used. Additional ingredients can vary, and may include foods such as salt cod, chestnuts, artichoke, potato, tomato, pasta, and cabbage, among others. Soup base ingredients may include olive oil, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery, among others.

History

Minestra di ceci is a common soup in the Abruzzo regione of Italy, and has been described as a winter soup.