1 tbl olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, or one 16 oz can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups vegetable broth
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate
+ add small shell noodles and zucchini to make more like a ministrone

In a stockpot, over medium heat, cook the oil, garlic, onion, and green pepper until slightly 
softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, vegetable broth, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil 
over high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 
1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Before serving, stir in the chocolate until melted.

Serves: 6-8
Total Time: 2 hours