Savory Ham,tomato, Chickpea Soup

• dried garbanzo beans↗3 cups
• water↗4 cups
• water for soaking chickpeas6 cups
• diced ham2 cups
• ham bone↗
• medium onion, diced↗1⁄2
• garlic cloves, diced↗2
• ham stock↗1 cup
• can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic1
• can tomato juice↗1
• bay leaves↗2
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dried basil↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dried thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put chickpeas in a large pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Boil 2-3 minute Turn off heat and cover pot. Let soak about 2 hours.

2. 2

   Drain chickpeas and discard water. Add 4 cups water, ham bone, ham stock, onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Turn on High and bring to a boil. Boil on high for 15 minutes. Reduce to medium heat cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Add salt, tomato juice, Dice tomatoes, basil, thyme and cayenne pepper. Continue to boil for 30 mins or until chickpeas are soft. Remove bone and bay leaves before serving.