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	hearty vegetable soup
	2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 cup diced, peeled carrot
	1 cup diced onion
	1/2 cup diced celery
	2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 jar (7 ounces) The Gracious Gourmet Chile Red Pepper Tapenade 4 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained Grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper
	Heat olive oil in 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot, onion, celery and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Add chicken broth, tomatoes and Chile Red Pepper Tapenade. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and garbanzo beans. Cover and simmer 15 – 20 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing extra Parmesan cheese at the table. Makes 2 quarts, or 4 to 6 servings.

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