Summery Tomato Soup with Pasta and Chickpeas

I've called this recipe summery not only because it is easy to make and satisfying without being too filling — if you resist the temptation to go for a second bowl — but because it has a fresh colorful vibrancy in taste and appearance that comes from cooking with fresh herbs from my garden and fresh local summer produce. While salads are often preferred during the hot months, I enjoy soups all year round. This also happens to be a new favorite vegetable soup and I'm certain this will be a staple on the menu, no matter the time of year. The texture of this soup is phenomenal. Each bite is a different taste experience. Tangy tomatoes make for a lightly spiced and herby broth, and the buttery soft chickpeas, along with some...

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